Bedeutung
To be engrossed in thought or distracted, unaware of surroundings.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Spain, the phrase 'estar en Babia' is a popular alternative. It refers to a region in León where medieval kings went to disconnect from court duties. If someone was 'en Babia', they were unreachable. Mexicans might use 'estar en la pendeja' as a very informal (and slightly vulgar) way to say someone is extremely distracted or 'in their world'. Use with caution! In Argentina, 'estar colgado' (to be hung/suspended) is the most common slang for being in one's own world, especially among younger people. The concept of 'realismo mágico' (magical realism) in literature often features characters who 'viven en su mundo', blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
Use with 'parecer'
If you aren't sure if someone is distracted, use 'parece que está en su mundo' (it seems like they are in their world) to sound more polite.
Don't use 'ser'
Even if someone is *always* distracted, we still use 'estar' because it's an idiomatic state. 'Él es en su mundo' is grammatically incorrect.
Bedeutung
To be engrossed in thought or distracted, unaware of surroundings.
Use with 'parecer'
If you aren't sure if someone is distracted, use 'parece que está en su mundo' (it seems like they are in their world) to sound more polite.
Don't use 'ser'
Even if someone is *always* distracted, we still use 'estar' because it's an idiomatic state. 'Él es en su mundo' is grammatically incorrect.
The 'Propio' boost
Add 'propio' (own) for emphasis: 'Está en su propio mundo'. This makes the person sound even more isolated.
Teste dich selbst
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'estar' y el posesivo.
Yo no escuché la alarma porque ______ en ______ mundo.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'estaba' (past) or 'estoy' (present), and the possessive must be 'mi'.
¿Cuál es el significado de 'Estar en su mundo'?
Si decimos que Marta 'está en su mundo', queremos decir que:
The idiom refers to mental distraction, not physical location or realism.
Empareja la frase con la situación adecuada.
Frase: '¡Baja de tu mundo y ayúdame con la cena!'
The informal tone and the context of 'helping with dinner' suggest a family setting.
Completa el diálogo.
A: ¿Por qué no me respondes? B: Perdona, es que...
The correct idiom uses 'estar', the possessive 'mi', and the article is not needed before 'mundo' in this specific construction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenYo no escuché la alarma porque ______ en ______ mundo.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'estaba' (past) or 'estoy' (present), and the possessive must be 'mi'.
Si decimos que Marta 'está en su mundo', queremos decir que:
The idiom refers to mental distraction, not physical location or realism.
Frase: '¡Baja de tu mundo y ayúdame con la cena!'
The informal tone and the context of 'helping with dinner' suggest a family setting.
A: ¿Por qué no me respondes? B: Perdona, es que...
The correct idiom uses 'estar', the possessive 'mi', and the article is not needed before 'mundo' in this specific construction.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNo necesariamente. Puede ser una crítica leve, pero también puede describir a alguien creativo o soñador de forma cariñosa.
¡Sí! Es muy común usarlo para disculparse cuando no has prestado atención a algo.
Son casi iguales. 'En las nubes' a veces implica ser un poco más despistado o tonto, mientras que 'en su mundo' implica estar enfocado en pensamientos internos.
Sí, es una expresión universal en el mundo hispanohablante.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Estar en las nubes
synonymTo be in the clouds.
Estar en Babia
synonymTo be in Babia (a region in Spain).
Tener los pies en la tierra
contrastTo have one's feet on the ground.
Estar a su bola
similarTo do one's own thing.
