snowflake

BrE /ˈsnəʊ.flɛk/ AmE /ˈsnoʊˌflɛk/

noun en → es

1 SNOWFLAKE (ICE CRYSTAL) [singular] B1

a single ice crystal that falls from the sky as snow

copo de nieve, cristal de hielo

  • a snowflake

Collocations snowflake pattern · snowflake shape

  • A single snowflake landed on my nose.

    Un copo de nieve aterrizó en mi nariz.

2 INDIVIDUAL (PERSON) [singular] B2

a person who is considered to be unique and special, often used in the context of individuality or personal identity

persona única, individuo especial

  • be a snowflake

Collocations snowflake generation · snowflake mentality

  • She considers herself to be a special snowflake.

    Ella se considera una persona única y especial.