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"Fog" in Spanish: niebla
la niebla
Fog is la niebla (NYEH-blah). It is feminine: la niebla. Hay niebla means there is fog. Drivers say manejar con niebla for driving in fog.
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How to pronounce niebla
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NYEH-blah
/ˈnje.βla/
NYEH-blah. Stress NYEH. Soft final a. Say niebla in two beats.
"Fog" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la niebla | the fog Default noun. | Default noun. |
| hay niebla | there is fog Weather. | Weather. |
| con niebla | in fog / with fog Driving conditions. | Driving conditions. |
| la niebla densa | the thick fog Description. | Description. |
How to use niebla in real life
- 1Morning commute
Hoy hay mucha niebla.
Today there is a lot of fog.
Hay niebla.
- 2Highway
Maneja lento con la niebla.
Drive slowly in the fog.
Con la niebla.
- 3Hill view
La niebla tapa la ciudad.
The fog covers the city.
La niebla as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with niebla
Incorrect: El niebla es densa.
Correct: La niebla es densa.
Niebla is feminine: la niebla.
Incorrect: Hace niebla esta mañana.
Correct: Hay niebla esta mañana.
Say hay niebla; fog uses hay, not hacer.
Good to know
Good to knowMountain roads post neblina or niebla warnings. Neblina can mean lighter mist; niebla is denser fog. Prefer hay niebla over hace niebla.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to drive
ChatPal
¿Hay niebla en la carretera?
Is there fog on the highway?
You
Sí. La niebla está densa.
Yes. The fog is thick.
ChatPal
Esperamos media hora.
We’ll wait half an hour.
You
Buena idea.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fog" in Spanish
Is niebla feminine?
Yes: la niebla.
Hay niebla or hace niebla?
Say hay niebla. Hacer is not usual with niebla.
How do you pronounce niebla?
NYEH-blah with stress on NYEH.
Niebla or neblina?
Niebla is denser fog; neblina often means lighter mist.
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