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How to Say "mental haze" in Spanish

The Spanish word formental hazeis nieblaB1 level.

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niebla

nounB1
confusion or lack of clarity
A simple character looking puzzled, standing in a soft gray cloud that symbolizes mental confusion or lack of clarity.

Examples

Después de la cirugía, sentía una niebla mental que le impedía concentrarse.

After the surgery, he felt a mental haze that prevented him from concentrating.

La niebla del pasado le impedía tomar decisiones claras sobre su futuro.

The obscurity of the past prevented her from making clear decisions about her future.

Figurative Use

In this sense, 'niebla' is a metaphor. Think of confusion or lack of memory as a literal fog blocking your vision.

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