Meaning
Prices are extremely high or exorbitant.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
Prices are extremely high or exorbitant.
Context is key
Always check if you are talking about money or a person's state of mind.
Test Yourself
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
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesLos 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
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, only for prices or abstract values.
It is neutral; you can use it anywhere.
Related Phrases
Estar en las nubes
contrastTo be daydreaming
Por los cielos
synonymIn the heavens
