noun

la niebla

fog

Es un fenómeno en el que pequeñas gotas de agua flotan en el aire cerca del suelo, haciendo que sea difícil ver claramente.

Fog: A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, which restricts visibility.
Haze/Confusion (metaphorical): A state of mental confusion or lack of clarity, often used to describe someone who is unable to think clearly or understand a situation.
Veil/Obscurity: Anything that obscures, hides, or dims something else, preventing it from being seen clearly.

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la niebla).
Word origin: It comes from the Latin word nebula, which means cloud, mist, or vapor. It is a cognate of the Latin-derived English word "nebula."

Synonyms:
- Neblina (often refers to a lighter fog or mist).
- Bruma (refers to sea mist or a hazy atmosphere).
- Calima (refers to haze caused by dust or heat).
- Nielo (a less common, archaic term).
Antonyms:
- Claridad (clarity).
- Nitidez (sharpness or crispness).
- Despejado (clear or cloudless, often used to describe weather).

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Esta mañana había mucha niebla en la carretera.noun

This morning there was a lot of fog on the road.

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