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brain fog

[/breɪn fɔːɡ/]
nounpl: brain fogs
neblina mental
1. A state of mental confusion or lack of mental clarity characterized by difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and slow thinking
After working long hours, I experienced brain fog and couldn't focus on the task.
Depois de trabalhar muitas horas, experimentei neblina mental e não conseguia me concentrar na tarefa.
2. A temporary cognitive impairment that can result from stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, or medical conditions
The patient complained of brain fog as a side effect of the medication.
O paciente reclamou de neblina mental como efeito colateral do medicamento.
NYC Slang
brain fuzz, mental mush
Synonyms
mental fatiguecognitive fogconfusionmental cloudinesslack of clarity
Antonyms
mental clarityfocusconcentrationlucidity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
neblina mental
most common translation
General Brazilian
confusão mental
alternative term emphasizing confusion aspect
São Paulo
bruma mental
less common but poetic alternative
Portugal
névoa mental
Portuguese preference for 'névoa' over 'neblina'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a foggy brain
cloudy thinking
mental haze
not firing on all cylinders
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