Nimbo (en. Nimbus)

/ˈnimb.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cloud that has the property of producing precipitation.
The nimbos cover the sky and announce the rain.
Los nimbos cubren el cielo y anuncian la lluvia.
Cloud of great vertical development associated with storms.
The nimbo extends throughout the atmosphere before the storm.
El nimbo se extiende por toda la atmósfera antes de la tormenta.

Etymology

From Latin 'nimbus' meaning 'cloud' or 'dome.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

loaded nimbos
Dense clouds that bring rain.
nimbos cargados
inside the nimbo
Referring to the context of a gray cloud that produces rain.
dentro del nimbo

Related Words

cumulonimbus
Cloud of great vertical development that can cause storms.
cumulonimbo
cirrus
High and thin cloud.
cirro

Slang Meanings

Humorous reference to a dark mood.
Today I am more nimbo than usual.
Hoy estoy más nimboso que de costumbre.
Someone who always sees the negative side.
Don't be so nimbo, try to see the positive side.
No seas tan nimbo, intenta ver el lado positivo.