On cloud nine
Significado: Extremely happy, in a state of bliss.
Describes a feeling of euphoric happiness, as if floating on the highest cloud. Often used after receiving wonderful news or achieving something great.
Significado literal: Floating on the ninth (highest) cloud
Ejemplos
- Ever since the proposal, she's been on cloud nine. 自从求婚之后,她一直欣喜若狂。Desde la pedida de mano, está en una nube.プロポーズされてから、彼女はずっと天にも昇る気持ちだ。프러포즈를 받고 나서 그녀는 계속 하늘을 나는 기분이다.
- I was on cloud nine after passing my driving test. 通过驾照考试后我高兴极了。Estaba en una nube después de aprobar el carné de conducir.運転免許に受かって最高の気分だった。운전면허 시험에 합격하고 나서 너무 행복했다.
- The whole team is on cloud nine after the win. 赢了之后整个团队都乐开了花。Todo el equipo está en una nube después de la victoria.勝利の後、チーム全員が大喜びだ。승리 후 팀 전체가 기뻐서 날아갈 것 같다.
Pronunciación
/ɒn klaʊd naɪn/
Guía de uso
Contexto: happiness, celebration, good news
Tono: joyful, dreamy
✓ Correcto
- On cloud nine欣喜若狂en una nube天にも昇る気持ち하늘을 나는 기분
- Walking on cloud nine幸福得飘飘然flotando de felicidadこの上ない幸せ구름 위를 걷는 기분
✗ Incorrecto
- On cloud ten不说 on cloud tenNo se dice on cloud tenon cloud ten とは言わないon cloud ten이라고는 말하지 않음
Errores comunes
- Always 'nine' not other numbers
Origen e historia
Possibly from the US Weather Bureau classification where cloud nine (cumulonimbus) is the highest cloud type.
Etimología: American English, mid-20th century
Primera vez registrado: 1950s
Contexto cultural
Era: 1950s to present
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Songs; Films
Regional notes: American origin but now universal.
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