Everyday life / Phrases
Estar en las nubes
To have your head in the clouds. You're here, but your attention has wandered off.
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01To be daydreaming, distracted, or lost in thought.
The image is instantly familiar, and the phrase rescues an everyday awkward moment.
Hear it in everyday life
Perdón, estaba en las nubes. ¿Qué dijiste?
Sorry, I was miles away. What did you say?
Hoy estoy en las nubes.
My head's in the clouds today.
Estás en las nubes. Tu café está aquí.
You're miles away. Your coffee's right here.
Make it yours
You missed what your friend said. Say “Sorry, I was miles away” in Spanish.