Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Fog" in Portuguese: neblina
a neblina
Note: also: o nevoeiro
Fog in Portuguese is a neblina. The entry also lists o nevoeiro. Drivers say Tem neblina na estrada on mountain roads.
Morning highway
Dirija devagar: tem neblina depois do pedágio.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce neblina
Say it
neh-BLEE-nah
/neb.ˈli.na/
neh-BLEE-nah
"Fog" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a neblina | the fog Default Brazilian noun. | Default Brazilian noun. |
| o nevoeiro | the fog / mist Entry note alternative. | Entry note alternative. |
| neblina forte | thick fog Driving warning. | Driving warning. |
| com neblina | with fog / foggy Weather condition. | Weather condition. |
How to use neblina in real life
- 1Morning highway
Dirija devagar: tem neblina depois do pedágio.
Drive slowly: there's fog after the toll.
Road alert.
- 2Airport delay
O voo atrasou por causa da neblina.
The flight was delayed because of the fog.
Travel.
- 3Mountain photo
A neblina cobriu o mirante inteiro.
The fog covered the whole lookout.
Landscape.
Mistakes English speakers make with neblina
Incorrect: Tem fog na estrada.
Correct: Tem neblina na estrada.
Use neblina, not English fog.
Incorrect: O neblina veio cedo.
Correct: A neblina veio cedo.
Neblina is feminine.
Good to know
Mountain roads near cities like São Paulo and Serra do Mar warnings often mention neblina. Nevoeiro appears in forecasts too; both mean low visibility weather.
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Driving up a Serra road
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Está vendo a neblina na curva?
Do you see the fog on the curve?
You
Estou. Essa neblina veio rápido.
I do. This fog came fast.
ChatPal
Vamos reduzir até a neblina abrir.
Let's slow down until the fog clears.
You
Boa ideia.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fog" in Portuguese
Neblina or nevoeiro?
Both work; neblina is the headword.
Thick fog?
Neblina forte.
Gender of neblina?
Feminine—a neblina.
Foggy morning?
Manhã com neblina.
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