Niebla (en. Fog)

/ˈnje.βla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of the atmosphere in which water condenses into small particles, creating a gray or whitish appearance.
The fog covered the valley, making everything look gloomy.
La niebla cubría el valle, haciendo que todo se viera sombrío.
Confusion or lack of clarity in the mind.
After so many hours of studying, my mind was filled with fog.
Después de tantas horas de estudio, tenía la mente llena de niebla.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

thick fog
Condition of fog that prevents clear vision.
niebla espesa
to navigate through the fog
To carry out a task without clarity or a defined direction.
navegar entre la niebla

Related Words

hazy
That is covered in fog; confusing.
nebuloso
cover
Layer that covers something, similar to how fog covers the landscape.
cobertura

Slang Meanings

State of confusion or disorientation.
After the party, I was in full fog.
Después de la fiesta, estaba en plena niebla.
Feeling out of place or out of sync.
I feel in a fog with all this new technology.
Me siento en niebla con todas estas nuevas tecnologías.