Spanish Conversation · Level 120
60 words
Spanish word
bruma
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɾuma/
Meaning
- feminine nounmist
Example
Por la mañana había bruma en el valle.
In the morning there was mist in the valley.
More examples
Por la noche se formó bruma espesa sobre el lago.
At night a thick mist formed over the lake.
Core concept
Pale, low-lying mist over land or sea that softens outlines.
Common phrases
bruma espesa
thick mist
bruma nocturna
night mist
Similar words
niebla: Envelops landscapes with dense fog that severely reduces visibility and hides landmarks.
neblina: Appears as a fine, localized mist that mildly reduces visibility in small areas.
Definition in Spanish
Neblina o vapor tenue que reduce ligeramente la visibilidad y que a veces se usa en contextos poéticos o marinos.
Word origin
From Latin bruma 'short day, winter', Spanish bruma now denotes the thin, chilly fogs seen in cold seasons and in poetic or maritime usage.
Usage tips
- Bruma is easily confused with broma (joke) and generally implies a lighter haze than niebla, so it fits subtle descriptions rather than heavy fog reports.