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bruma means mist — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 31, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

bruma

noun • /[BROO-ma]/

mist

Example:

La bruma cubría el campo dormido.

The mist covered the sleeping field.

🧠 What does bruma mean?

Bruma is a feminine noun that refers to a type of light fog or mist, especially one that forms over the sea. It is characterized by fine water droplets suspended in the air, which reduce visibility but are generally less dense than a thick fog (niebla). Figuratively, 'bruma' can also describe a state of confusion, vagueness, or mental haziness, similar to how 'haze' is used in English.

📚 Extra examples

  • La bruma matutina cubría el puerto, y apenas se distinguían los barcos.
    The morning mist covered the harbor, and the ships could hardly be seen.
  • A través de la bruma, vimos la silueta de la costa a lo lejos.
    Through the haze, we saw the silhouette of the coast in the distance.
  • Después del accidente, sus recuerdos estaban envueltos en una bruma.
    After the accident, his memories were shrouded in a haze.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'bruma' has an interesting origin. It comes from the Latin 'bruma', which was a contraction of 'brevissima dies', meaning 'the shortest day'. This term referred to the winter solstice, and over time, it became associated with the cold, misty weather typical of the winter season.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "bruma"

Synonyms: neblina, calima, vaho, niebla
Opposites: claridad, nitidez, despejado

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'mist' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation for 'mist' is 'bruma'. Other related words include 'niebla' (fog), which is typically denser, and 'neblina', a light fog often used interchangeably with 'bruma'.
How do you pronounce 'bruma' in Spanish?
The word 'bruma' is pronounced BROO-mah. The 'r' is a tapped 'r' sound, common in Spanish.
How do you use 'bruma' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'La bruma del amanecer envolvía el paisaje.' (The mist of dawn enveloped the landscape.)
What is the English translation of 'bruma'?
The English translation of 'bruma' is 'mist' or 'haze'.
Does 'bruma' change for gender or number?
Yes. 'Bruma' is a feminine noun. Its singular form is 'la bruma' and its plural form is 'las brumas'.
Is 'bruma' common in everyday Spanish?
'Bruma' is quite common, especially in coastal or mountainous regions where mist is a frequent weather phenomenon. It also has a somewhat poetic or literary quality, so it appears often in literature and descriptive writing.
Does 'bruma' have slang or double meanings?
Beyond its literal meaning of 'mist' and its figurative sense of 'mental haze' or 'confusion', 'bruma' does not have common slang or double meanings.
Is 'bruma' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'bruma' is understood and used with the same meaning throughout the Spanish-speaking world. There are no significant regional differences in its usage.

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