A1 Idiom 非正式

Estar en la gloria

To be in heaven

意思

To feel extremely comfortable, happy, or content.

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文化背景

Often associated with the 'sobremesa'—the long conversation after a meal. If the food was good and the company is better, someone will inevitably say they are 'en la gloria.' Used frequently to describe the relief of shade or a cool breeze in hot climates. It carries a sense of profound gratitude for small comforts. Can be used when someone is finally free of a 'quilombo' (a mess or problem). Being 'en la gloria' means having peace of mind. Commonly used in the context of family gatherings and the comfort of home. It emphasizes the warmth of the 'hogar' (home).

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Use it for the 'Siesta'

If you want to sound like a native, use this phrase immediately after waking up from a nap.

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Don't use 'Ser'

Saying 'Soy la gloria' sounds like you are calling yourself 'The Glory' (a name or a title), which is very weird.

意思

To feel extremely comfortable, happy, or content.

🎯

Use it for the 'Siesta'

If you want to sound like a native, use this phrase immediately after waking up from a nap.

⚠️

Don't use 'Ser'

Saying 'Soy la gloria' sounds like you are calling yourself 'The Glory' (a name or a title), which is very weird.

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The 'Saber a Gloria' trick

When someone cooks for you, say 'Esto sabe a gloria' to make them very happy.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'estar'.

Yo ______ en la gloria en mi cama nueva.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estoy

We use 'estoy' because it is the first person singular of 'estar', which is required for this idiom.

Which sentence is correct?

Select the natural Spanish expression:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy en la gloria.

The idiom requires the feminine article 'la' and the verb 'estar'.

Match the situation to the feeling.

You just finished a 10km run and you are sitting in a cool pool.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy en la gloria.

'Estar en la gloria' describes the intense relief and comfort of the cool pool.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: '¿Cómo estás en tu nueva casa?' Maria: '________, es muy tranquila.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy en la gloria

Maria is expressing her satisfaction and peace in her new home.

🎉 得分: /4

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Fill in the correct form of the verb 'estar'. Fill Blank A1

Yo ______ en la gloria en mi cama nueva.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estoy

We use 'estoy' because it is the first person singular of 'estar', which is required for this idiom.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Select the natural Spanish expression:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy en la gloria.

The idiom requires the feminine article 'la' and the verb 'estar'.

Match the situation to the feeling. situation_matching A2

You just finished a 10km run and you are sitting in a cool pool.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy en la gloria.

'Estar en la gloria' describes the intense relief and comfort of the cool pool.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Juan: '¿Cómo estás en tu nueva casa?' Maria: '________, es muy tranquila.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Estoy en la gloria

Maria is expressing her satisfaction and peace in her new home.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

Not usually. You don't say 'Él es en la gloria.' You say 'Él está en la gloria' to describe his current state of happiness.

It has religious origins, but today it is a secular idiom. People of all faiths (or none) use it daily.

'Estar feliz' is general happiness. 'Estar en la gloria' is a more intense, situational feeling of comfort and bliss.

It's a bit too informal. Better to say 'Me siento muy cómodo con esta oportunidad.'

相关表达

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Saber a gloria

specialized form

To taste like heaven.

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Estar en el séptimo cielo

synonym

To be in seventh heaven.

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Estar como un rey

similar

To live like a king.

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Quedarse en la gloria

builds on

To be left feeling wonderful after an event.

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