Snow in Meaning in English
expression
ˈsnoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SNOH-in
snˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn
sn-OH-in
Definición
To be trapped inside a place because heavy snow is blocking doors, windows, or roads.
Uso & Matices
Informal and mainly used in regions that experience snow. Usually passive: 'be snowed in'. Not to be confused with 'snow in' as a verb for causing snow. Often describes being unable to leave home, school, or vehicles due to snow blockage.
Spanish: dejar atrapado por la nievePortuguese (BR): ficar preso pela nevePortuguese (PT): ficar preso pela neveChinese (Simplified): 被大雪困住Chinese (Traditional): 被大雪困住Hindi: बर्फ में फँस जानाArabic: محاصرة بالثلجBengali: তুষারে আটকে পড়াRussian: занести снегомJapanese: 雪で閉じ込められるVietnamese: bị kẹt vì tuyếtKorean: 눈에 갇히다Turkish: karda mahsur kalmakUrdu: برف میں پھنس جاناIndonesian: terjebak salju
Oraciones de Ejemplo
We were snowed in for two days last winter.
basic
If it keeps snowing, we might get snowed in tonight.
basic
The school was snowed in and had to close for the day.
basic
We have enough food if we get snowed in again this weekend.
natural
Last year, my car was snowed in and I couldn't get to work for three days.
natural
It feels cozy being snowed in at home with a cup of hot chocolate.
natural