cloudy
gb/klˈaʊdi/ us/klˈaʊdi/
A1
Inglés
~ 4800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
A1
property
1
sky covered with clouds
When there are many clouds in the sky and little or no sun.
Patrón de uso:
It is [cloudy] today.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cloudy' with 'foggy', but foggy means there is thick mist near the ground, not just clouds in the sky.
Sinónimos
overcast (Implies the sky is completely covered with clouds, often darker and heavier than 'cloudy'.)
Antónimos
clear (Describes a sky without clouds.)
Colocaciones
cloudy day
|cloudy sky
|partly cloudy
|mostly cloudy
|cloudy weather
Temas
weather
|daily life
|nature
|travel
Ejemplos
- It was cloudy all morning, so we stayed indoors.
- The forecast says it will be cloudy with a chance of rain.
- A cloudy sky greeted us on our hike.
- Tomorrow is expected to be mostly cloudy.
- The sunset was hidden by the cloudy weather.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The sky is cloudy today.
- It is cloudy and cool.
- Tomorrow will be cloudy.
- We see no sun because it is cloudy.
adjective
A2
property
2
liquid or surface not clear
Not clear; you cannot see through it well.
Patrón de uso:
[Something] looks cloudy.
Error frecuente:
Some learners may confuse 'cloudy' here with 'foggy', but foggy refers to air conditions, not liquids or solid surfaces.
Sinónimos
murky (Often implies dirtiness or unpleasantness, especially in water.)
Antónimos
clear (Describes a liquid or surface that you can see through easily.)
Colocaciones
cloudy water
|cloudy glass
|cloudy solution
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The water in the pond was cloudy after the storm.
- She poured the milk, but it looked strangely cloudy.
- The glass became cloudy over time due to mineral deposits.
- After mixing the chemicals, the solution turned cloudy.
- His vision was cloudy from the medication.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The water is cloudy after rain.
- This glass is cloudy.
- My tea looks cloudy.
- The lake became cloudy after the wind.
adjective
B1
property
3
unclear or confusing meaning
Not clear; hard to understand what it means.
Patrón de uso:
[Something] is cloudy.
Error frecuente:
Learners may incorrectly think this always refers to weather, but here it is about unclear thoughts or communication.
Sinónimos
vague (Implies lack of detail or precision.)
Antónimos
clear (Easy to understand and not confusing.)
Colocaciones
cloudy explanation
|cloudy idea
|cloudy memory
Temas
communication
|thinking
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- His reasoning was cloudy at best.
- I have only a cloudy memory of that day.
- The instructions were cloudy and caused confusion.
- Her ideas about the project are still a bit cloudy.
- The teacher's explanation was too cloudy for the students.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The rules are cloudy to me.
- His answer is cloudy.
- I have a cloudy idea of the plan.
- Her speech was cloudy and hard to follow.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
cloudy
AFI
GB/klˈaʊdi/
US/klˈaʊdi/
Sílabas y acento
cloudy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (cloudy)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: cloudy
- Comparative: cloudier
- Superlative: cloudiest
Familia de palabras
Forms
cloudier
adjective
cloudiest
adjective
Core family
cloud
noun A1
Related words
cloudiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
cloudless
adjective
Expresiones
cloudy with a chance of rain
1/klˈaʊdi wˈɪθ ə t͡ʃˈæns əv ɹˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
forecast of clouds with possible rain
A weather forecast saying there will be clouds and maybe rain.
Ejemplos
- The forecast says it will be cloudy with a chance of rain this evening.
- It’s cloudy with a chance of rain, so bring an umbrella.
partly cloudy
1/pˈɑɹtli klˈaʊdi/
fixed phrase
sky partly covered by clouds
When some clouds are in the sky but there is still sun.
Ejemplos
- Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers.
- It was partly cloudy during the picnic, so we had both sun and shade.
head in the clouds
1/hˈɛd ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
Unrealistic or dreamy thinking
Thinking about things that are not practical or real.
Ejemplos
- He always has his head in the clouds and never focuses on work.
- Stop having your head in the clouds and pay attention.
head in the clouds
2/hˈɛd ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
daydreaming or unrealistic thinking
To be thinking about things that are not practical or real, often daydreaming.
Ejemplos
- He’s always got his head in the clouds and never pays attention in class.
- She had her head in the clouds, imagining her perfect future.