Spanish Expression · Native
estar en las nubes
to be daydreaming / to have one's head in the clouds
Pronunciation: es-TAHR en las NOO-bes
Meaning
To be distracted, fantasizing, or unaware of what's happening around you.
Example
Deja de estar en las nubes y presta atención.
Stop daydreaming and pay attention.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice estar en las nubes 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 native-level Spanish expression.