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fog

/fɒɡ/

Fog is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface. it obscures or restricts visibility, making it difficult to see far ahead.

Ejemplos

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1

I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.

I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.

2

The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.

The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.

3

Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!

Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
fog
Verb
fog
Adverbio
foggily
Adjetivo
foggy
Relacionado
fogginess
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Gray' and 'Ground'—Fog is like a Gray cloud on the Ground.

Quiz rápido

The morning _____ was so thick that the driver had to turn on his headlights.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: fog

Ejemplos

1

I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.

everyday

I could barely see the road while driving through the thick fog this morning.

2

The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.

formal

The airport authorities suspended all departures due to persistent dense fog on the runway.

3

Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!

informal

Whoa, look at all that fog outside; you can't even see the neighbors' house!

4

Meteorological data suggests that coastal fog is a primary source of moisture for local flora.

academic

Meteorological data suggests that coastal fog is a primary source of moisture for local flora.

5

We should anticipate logistical delays if the heavy fog continues to affect the shipping lanes.

business

We should anticipate logistical delays if the heavy fog continues to affect the shipping lanes.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
fog
Verb
fog
Adverbio
foggily
Adjetivo
foggy
Relacionado
fogginess

Colocaciones comunes

thick fog thick fog
dense fog dense fog
fog lifts fog lifts
fog rolls in fog rolls in
patchy fog patchy fog

Frases Comunes

in a fog

confused or not thinking clearly

brain fog

a feeling of mental confusion or lack of focus

the fog of war

uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations

Se confunde a menudo con

fog vs mist

Mist is thinner than fog; you can see further through mist (over 1km) than through fog (less than 1km).

fog vs smog

Smog is a mixture of smoke and fog, usually caused by pollution, whereas fog is natural water vapor.

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Notas de uso

Fog is usually an uncountable noun when referring to the weather. We use 'thick' or 'dense' to describe it, rather than 'strong' or 'hard'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the word 'smoke' to describe fog. Remember that smoke comes from fire, while fog comes from water.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Gray' and 'Ground'—Fog is like a Gray cloud on the Ground.

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Origen de la palabra

Probably of Scandinavian origin, related to Danish 'fog' meaning 'spray' or 'drift'.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun used with verbs like 'lift', 'clear', or 'form' often follows 'there is' or 'it is'
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Contexto cultural

London was historically famous for its thick 'pea-souper' fogs, which were actually a dangerous mix of natural fog and coal smoke.

Quiz rápido

The morning _____ was so thick that the driver had to turn on his headlights.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: fog

Gramática relacionada

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clear

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extreme

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thunder

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mist

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A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

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