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A2 — Elementary❤️ Love & Family

Stare sulle nuvole

To be on cloud nine

Literal Translation

"To be on the clouds"

What it means

To be on cloud nine; to be blissfully happy. Expresses intense happiness, particularly the euphoria of new love or a major romantic milestone. Very common in everyday Italian.

Example in context

"Da quando le ha proposto di sposarla, sta sulle nuvole."

"Since he proposed to her, she has been on cloud nine."

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