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"Fog" in Italian: nebbia
la nebbia
Fog in Italian is la nebbia (NEHB-byah), feminine. C'è nebbia means there's fog. Nebbia fitta is thick fog.
Morning commute
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How to pronounce nebbia
Say it
NEHB-byah
/ˈneb.bja/
Nebbia stresses NEHB: NEHB-byah. Double b held. Soft vowels.
"Fog" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nebbia | the fog Default noun. | Default noun. |
| c'è nebbia | there's fog Weather report. | Weather report. |
| nebbia fitta | thick fog Low visibility. | Low visibility. |
| banco di nebbia | bank of fog Driving. | Driving. |
How to use nebbia in real life
- 1Morning commute
Stamattina c'è molta nebbia in autostrada.
This morning there's a lot of fog on the highway.
C'è… nebbia.
- 2Airport delay
Il volo è in ritardo per la nebbia.
The flight is delayed because of the fog.
La nebbia.
- 3Photo mood
La nebbia rende il lago misterioso.
The fog makes the lake mysterious.
Scenic nebbia.
Mistakes English speakers make with nebbia
Incorrect: Il nebbia è fitta.
Correct: La nebbia è fitta.
Nebbia is feminine.
Incorrect: C'è fog.
Correct: C'è nebbia.
Use nebbia, not English fog.
Good to know
The Po Valley is famous for winter nebbia that slows trains and cars. Drivers hear attenzione, nebbia fitta on radio alerts. Photographers chase soft nebbia over lakes at dawn while locals just want the road clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to drive
ChatPal
Guarda fuori: c'è tanta nebbia.
Look outside: there's so much fog.
You
Con questa nebbia preferisco il treno.
With this fog I prefer the train.
ChatPal
Hai ragione: in nebbia fitta si va piano.
You're right: in thick fog you go slowly.
You
Allora compro i biglietti online.
Then I'll buy the tickets online.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fog" in Italian
How do you say fog?
La nebbia.
There's fog?
C'è nebbia.
Thick fog?
Nebbia fitta.
Gender?
Feminine: la nebbia.
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