English–Spanish

“fog” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnjeβla/

Example

Esta mañana hay niebla en la carretera.

There is fog on the road this morning.

Illustration for niebla (fog)

How to say “fog” in Spanish

“Fog” in Spanish is niebla.

Mistlike cloud close to the surface that causes poor visibility.

Full entry for niebla: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with niebla

Poco a poco empezó a levantar la niebla.

Little by little, the fog began to lift.

Tips for using niebla

  • Spanish niebla should not be confused with English nebula, which refers to astronomical clouds, and for ground fog Spanish uses the phrase 'hay niebla' or the noun 'la niebla'.

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