Spanish Conversation · Level 159
30 words
Spanish word
smog
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈmog/
Meaning
- masculine nounsmog
Example
El smog hace difícil respirar en la ciudad.
The smog makes it difficult to breathe in the city.
More examples
La ciudad emitió una alerta por smog y pidió evitar actividades al aire libre.
The city issued a smog advisory and asked people to avoid outdoor activities.
Core concept
Thick urban haze of smoke and fumes.
Common phrases
alerta por smog
smog advisory
nivel de smog
smog concentration
capa de smog
smog layer
Similar words
contaminación: Contamination of air, water, or soil by harmful substances that endangers health and nature.
polución: Excess harmful substances in the air that lower air quality and pose respiratory risks.
humo: Visible smoke from burning, consisting of dark particles and gases produced by combustion.
niebla: Natural fog of tiny water droplets near the ground that reduces visibility and wets surfaces.
Definition in Spanish
Término prestado del inglés que describe la acumulación en la atmósfera de humo, gases y niebla en áreas urbanas con efectos visibles y sobre la salud.
Word origin
Borrowed from English, originally a blend of smoke and fog, and adopted into Spanish unchanged.
Usage tips
- The word is masculine in Spanish and usually uncountable, as in 'hay mucho smog' or 'el smog es denso'.
Other meanings
- industrial smognoun
- photochemical smognoun