Signification
Prices are extremely high or exorbitant.
Contexte culturel
Used frequently when discussing the cost of living in cities like Madrid or Barcelona. Commonly used in news reports regarding inflation of basic goods like tortillas or avocados. Very common due to historical economic inflation; it is a daily phrase.
Context is key
Always check if you are talking about money or a person's state of mind.
Signification
Prices are extremely high or exorbitant.
Context is key
Always check if you are talking about money or a person's state of mind.
Teste-toi
Which phrase describes high prices?
Los precios ________.
Estar por las nubes is the correct idiom for high prices.
Complete the sentence.
La gasolina está ________.
Gasoline prices are often described as being 'por las nubes'.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesLos precios ________.
Estar por las nubes is the correct idiom for high prices.
La gasolina está ________.
Gasoline prices are often described as being 'por las nubes'.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, only for prices or abstract values.
It is neutral; you can use it anywhere.
Expressions liées
Estar en las nubes
contrastTo be daydreaming
Por los cielos
synonymIn the heavens
