cielo nublado
Lemma Details
Translation: cloudy sky; overcast sky
Part of Speech: noun phrase
Etymology: From 'cielo' (sky) + 'nublado' (cloudy). 'Cielo' derives from Latin 'caelum' (sky, heaven), which is related to English words like 'celestial'. 'Nublado' comes from Latin 'nubilatus', from 'nubes' (cloud), which gives us English words like 'nebula' and 'nebulous'.
Commonality: 70%
Guessability: 60%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
El cielo nublado creaba una atmósfera melancólica.
The cloudy sky created a melancholic atmosphere.
A pesar del cielo nublado, decidimos ir a la playa.
Despite the cloudy sky, we decided to go to the beach.
Hoy hay un cielo nublado, creo que va a llover.
Today there's a cloudy sky, I think it's going to rain.
Mnemonics
- 'Nublado' sounds like 'new black dough' - imagine the sky covered with dark, cloud-like dough.
- Think of 'nebula' in space (related to 'nublado') as clouds in the sky.
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Cultural Context
In Spanish-speaking countries, especially those with varied climates, weather descriptions are common in daily conversation. 'Cielo nublado' is a standard meteorological term used in weather forecasts.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'cielo nublado' typically refers to a completely overcast sky, 'cielo nuboso' often indicates a sky with some clouds but not completely covered.
Notes: The distinction can be subtle and in some regions these terms might be used interchangeably.
Mnemonic: 'Nublado' (completely covered) vs 'nuboso' (partially covered) - think of '-ado' as 'all done' covering the sky.