neblina
/neˈblina/
The Spanish word for mist is neblina.
The word neblina refers to a layer of fine droplets or particles in the air.
Meaning: a layer of fine droplets or particles (noun)
Which one should you use?
While neblina refers to mist, niebla is the more common word used to describe thicker fog. If the mist or haze is specifically caused by airborne dust or sand particles, use the word calima.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, particularly in northern regions, the word chirimiri is used to describe a light mist or drizzle.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the word is neblinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/neˈblina/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the word chirimiri is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of light mist falling on the ground.
- While English uses 'mist' for many things, Spanish speakers may use the word bruma to describe a sea mist or a haze over the water.
- The word neblina is actually a 'diminutive' of the word for fog, niebla, meaning it literally translates to 'little fog'.
Examples in context
- Una cortina de neblina nos bloqueaba la vista.A curtain of mist blocked our view.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a curtain of neblina blocking a view.Tatoeba #2525391 by marcelostockle, translation #322851 by CM
- La neblina cubre el paisajeThe mist covers the landscape
- La bruma matutina es espesaThe morning mist is dense
- La niebla dificulta la visibilidadThe mist/fog hampers visibility
- Hay mucha calima hoyThere is a lot of mist/haze today
- La neblina cubre la montaña.The mist covers the mountain.
- Hay mucha neblina en la costa.There is a lot of mist on the coast.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are hiking in the mountains.
- SofíaMira, hay neblina entre los árboles.Look, there is mist among the trees.
- DanielSí, es difícil ver el camino.Yes, it is difficult to see the path.
- Sofía¿Crees que va a llover?Do you think it is going to rain?
- DanielNo lo sé, solo es neblina.I don't know, it's just mist.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry neblina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries neblina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
