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    Nube (en. Cloud)

    /ˈnuβe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A collection of small water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.
    The clouds covered the sky before the storm.
    Las nubes cubrieron el cielo antes de la tormenta.
    The shape that water vapor takes in the atmosphere.
    The plane flew above the clouds.
    El avión voló por encima de las nubes.
    In computing, it refers to resources or services available in the digital 'cloud'.
    I store my photos in the cloud so I don't lose them.
    Guardo mis fotos en la nube para no perderlas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nubes', which means 'cloud', 'vapor' or 'shadow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit the cloud
    To be distracted or lost in thought.
    dar en la nube
    cloud of dust
    A cloud formed from tiny grains of dust.
    nube de polvo
    black cloud
    It is used to refer to something negative or problematic.
    nube negra

    Related Words

    fog
    Concentration of water vapor in the air that produces reduced visibility.
    neblina
    steam
    Gaseification of water observed when it is hot.
    vapor

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming.
    José is always in the cloud during exams.
    José siempre está en la nube durante los exámenes.
    To feel happy or euphoric.
    After receiving the news, he was on a cloud.
    Después de recibir la noticia, estaba en una nube.