nublando

[nu-BLAHN-du]
verb
clouding, clouding over, becoming cloudy
1. present participle of 'nublar' - to become cloudy or overcast; to cloud over
The sky is clouding over as the storm approaches.
O céu está nublando conforme a tempestade se aproxima.
2. to obscure or make unclear; to make something less transparent or visible
The fog is clouding the view of the mountains.
A neblina está nublando a vista das montanhas.
3. figuratively: to make something confusing or unclear
Emotions are clouding his judgment in this matter.
As emoções estão nublando seu julgamento nesta questão.
This word is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese weather forecasts and casual conversation. It reflects the Portuguese language's rich vocabulary for describing weather conditions, which is particularly relevant in a country with diverse climates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cobrindo-se de nuvensescurecendoturvandoobscurecendo
Antonyms / Antônimos
clareandolimpandoabrindo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nublando
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
nublando / encoberto
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers may prefer 'encoberto' or 'a cobrir-se'

Related Words

nuvemnubladonublarnuvensneblina

Related Idioms & Phrases

o céu está nublando
nublando a razão
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