misty

[ˈmɪsti]

adjective

nebuloso

1. full of or characterized by mist; obscured by mist

The misty morning made it hard to see the road.

A manhã nebulosa tornou difícil ver a estrada.

2. unclear or vague in thinking or memory

I have a misty recollection of that event.

Tenho uma lembrança vaga daquele evento.

3. dimmed or obscured, especially eyes filled with tears

Her eyes grew misty as she listened to the sad story.

Seus olhos ficaram marejados enquanto ela ouvia a história triste.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

nebuloso

most common usage

General Brazilian

embaçado

when referring to vision or eyes

Portugal

enevoado

poetic or literary usage

Portugal

vago

when referring to memories or thoughts

misty-eyed: sentimental or nostalgic (olhar marejado de saudade)

through a misty veil: obscured or unclear view (através de um véu nebuloso)

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