A1 Idiom Informal

Estar en las nubes.

To have one's head in the clouds.

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Meaning

To be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality.

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Cultural Background

It is very common to hear this in schools and offices. Often used interchangeably with 'estar en la luna'.

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Plurality

Always keep 'nubes' plural. It sounds unnatural in the singular.

Meaning

To be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality.

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Plurality

Always keep 'nubes' plural. It sounds unnatural in the singular.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Cuando no escucho al profesor, _________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy en las nubes

The idiom for being distracted is 'estar en las nubes'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Cuando no escucho al profesor, _________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy en las nubes

The idiom for being distracted is 'estar en las nubes'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, 'Estoy en las nubes' is very common.

Related Phrases

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Estar en la luna

synonym

To be on the moon

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