Neblina (en. Mist)

/neˈβlina/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Atmospheric condition characterized by the presence of small water droplets in the air that hinder visibility.
The fog covered the entire valley, making it look magical.
La neblina cubría todo el valle, haciéndolo parecer mágico.
Moisture or vapor that adheres to surfaces.
After the rain, there was fog on the car windows.
Después de la lluvia, había neblina en las ventanas del coche.
Natural phenomenon that occurs on cold and humid days.
In autumn, fog is common in the mornings.
En otoño, la neblina es común en las mañanas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nebula', which means cloud or mist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morning fog
fog that occurs in the early hours of the day.
neblina matutina
to get lost in the fog
not being able to move forward clearly due to confusion or lack of visibility.
perderse en la neblina
the fog of memory
diffuse memories that are not clear.
la neblina del recuerdo

Related Words

mist
Denser concentration of water vapor in the air.
niebla
haze
Light mist that usually forms over the sea or rivers.
bruma
humidity
Presence of water vapor in the air or in a place.
humedad

Slang Meanings

Confusing or uncertain atmosphere in a social situation.
The party was filled with fog, no one knew what was happening.
La fiesta estaba llena de neblina, nadie sabía qué estaba pasando.
Mental confusion or state of disorientation.
After working so many hours, I felt a fog in my head.
Después de trabajar tantas horas, sentí una neblina en mi cabeza.