borroso
“borroso” means “blurry” in Spanish (when an image or vision is not sharp).
blurry
Also: fuzzy, hazy
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No puedo leer el cartel porque mi vista está borrosa.
A2I can't read the sign because my vision is blurry.
La foto salió borrosa porque moviste la cámara.
B1The photo came out blurry because you moved the camera.
Tengo un recuerdo borroso de mi primer día de escuela.
B2I have a fuzzy memory of my first day of school.
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Quick Quiz: borroso
Question 1 of 3
How would you say 'the blurry photos' (feminine plural)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'borra', which refers to the lint or fuzz found on fabric. The idea is that something 'borroso' looks as if it were covered in fuzz, making it hard to see clearly.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'borroso' different from 'nublado'?
Yes. 'Nublado' specifically means 'cloudy' (for the sky) or 'foggy'. 'Borrso' refers to the quality of the image or vision being out of focus.
Can I use 'borroso' to describe a person's character?
Not usually. It is almost exclusively used for vision, images, or abstract things like ideas and memories.
Does 'borroso' come from 'borrar' (to erase)?
Yes! They share the same root. Think of it as something being partially 'erased' or rubbed out so it's hard to see.