difficulties with the interpretation of "estar en la luna (figurative)"

Question

hey people

In video 1.11 I found an expression; but I am not entirely sure how to interpret it. "estar en la luna (figurative) = to be miles away / to be out of it"

In which way should I use it? not paying attention/having a daydream not being realistic having no understanding of something acting strange

I hope you can help me

greetings

P.S. ¿Estoy en la luna? :p

Answer 1

Hi and welcome to the forum.

It's to "have your head in the clouds" or "I was miles away," just like the expression that uses "nubes."

Estar en las nubes = To have one's head in the clouds.

Yes, Marianne spot on ! also to be daydreaming :) - FELIZ77, Jul 29, 2010

i did think it meant "to be on cloud nine". well, i guess i was wrong. - 00494ed7, Jul 29, 2010

Answer 2

It could mean that you are delighted as in over the moon as we say in english' and as it is a sentiment i.e. a way that you are feeling at a given time you would use the verb estar rather than ser.

Answer 3

thx both of you

so if you are in love you can also say, estoy en la luna

Answer 4

"Spacing out"

Answer 5

A curiosity,in Valencia (Spain) the normal is change "Estar en la luna" for "Estar a la luna de Valencia"