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Idioms & Expressions
Estar en las nubes
This phrase is typically used when someone seems to be lost in thought or not focused on the task at hand.
Literal Meaning
To be in the clouds
Actual Meaning
To be distracted or daydreaming; not paying attention to what is happening.
Examples in Context

Juan está en las nubes durante la clase, no escucha al profesor.

No puedo creer que ella haya olvidado el examen, parece que siempre está en las nubes.

Cuando me hablas de matemáticas, a veces me quedo en las nubes.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This phrase suggests a state of unawareness, so look for situations where someone is not engaged.
  • 2It's useful to describe someone who is physically present but mentally absent.
  • 3Think of 'daydreaming' as a similar concept in English.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
Tener la cabeza en otra parte
Perder el hilo
No estar en su salsa
fuera de contacto
distraído
soñado