Portuguese Phrase
Tá nevando ainda?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether snow is continuing to fall at the moment. It conveys curiosity about the current weather and can imply surprise, since snow is uncommon in many parts of Brazil.
When to use
Use this informal question when you are outside, looking out a window, or chatting with friends about the weather. It works best in casual conversation, especially in regions where snow actually occurs (e.g., Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tánevandoainda?
Tá (colloquial of está)
In informal spoken Portuguese, "Tá" is a contraction of "está", the third‑person singular of the verb "estar" used for temporary states.
Gerúndio (nevando)
The gerund form "nevando" expresses an ongoing action, equivalent to the English "snowing".
Ainda (position)
"Ainda" means "still" or "yet" and is placed after the verb in most Portuguese sentences, though it can appear before for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Tá nevando ainda?
Is it still snowing?
Ainda tá, mas deve parar em breve.
It still is, but it should stop soon.
✕Common Mistakes
Tá ainda nevando?
The adverb "ainda" normally follows the verb; placing it before the gerund sounds unnatural.
Está nevando ainda?
While grammatically correct, using "Está" sounds formal; the casual version prefers "Tá".
Nevando ainda?
Missing the verb "estar" makes the sentence incomplete in Portuguese.
↔Alternatives
Ainda está nevando?
Is it still snowing?
Continua nevando?
Is it continuing to snow?
Já parou de nevar?
Has it stopped snowing yet?
Cultural Tip
Snow is a rarity in Brazil, limited to the highlands of the southern states. When you hear "Tá nevando ainda?" you’re likely in a mountain town like São Joaquim or talking about a trip abroad. In most of Brazil the phrase is used humorously or when watching a video of snowfall from another country.