Portuguese Phrase
A nevasca ainda tá forte?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the snowfall is still intense at the moment. It conveys curiosity about the current weather conditions, especially in regions where snow is uncommon.
When to use
Use this informal question when you’re chatting with friends or family about the weather, particularly in the southern Brazilian states where snow can occur. It’s perfect for a quick, casual check‑in during a snowstorm.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Anevascaaindatáforte?
Definite article (A)
Feminine singular article that agrees with the noun "nevasca".
Noun (nevasca)
Means "snowfall"; a feminine noun, so it takes the article "a".
Adverb (ainda)
Means "still" or "yet" and is placed before the verb to indicate continuity.
Colloquial verb (tá)
Informal contraction of "está" (third‑person singular of "estar"). Used in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.
Adjective (forte)
Describes intensity; here it means "strong" or "heavy" when referring to snow.
🗨In Conversation
A nevasca ainda tá forte?
Is the snowfall still strong?
Sim, ainda tá caindo bastante. Melhor ficar em casa.
Yes, it’s still falling heavily. Better stay home.
✕Common Mistakes
A nevasca ainda tá forte?
In formal writing or when speaking to strangers, use "está" instead of the colloquial "tá".
A nevasca tá ainda forte?
Placing "ainda" after the verb changes the meaning to "still becomes strong"; keep it before the verb.
A nevasca ainda tá intensa?
When referring to the amount of snowfall, "intensa" is also acceptable but "forte" is more common in spoken language.
↔Alternatives
A nevasca ainda está forte?
Is the snowfall still strong?
A neve ainda está forte?
Is the snow still strong?
A nevasca continua forte?
Does the snowfall continue to be strong?
Cultural Tip
Snowfall is rare in most of Brazil, but the southern states (Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná) occasionally experience it. In these regions, locals often use informal language like "tá" when talking about the weather. Remember that "forte" can describe both the intensity of the snow and the wind that accompanies it, so context matters.