Spanish Expression · Intermediate
estar en la luna
to have one's head in the clouds / to be distracted
Pronunciation: es-TÁR en la LÚ-na
Meaning
To be distracted or daydreaming, not paying attention to what is happening.
Example
Deja de estar en la luna y concéntrate en la tarea.
Stop daydreaming and concentrate on the task.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice estar en la luna out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.