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nefelibata means cloud wanderer — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 25, 2025

Beautiful Spanish

nefelibata

noun • /[neh-feh-lee-BAH-tah]/

cloud wanderer

Example:

Me sentí nefelibata bajo el cielo infinito.

I felt like a cloud wanderer under the infinite sky.

🧠 What does nefelibata mean?

Nefelibata describes someone who is a dreamer, often lost in their own thoughts and imagination. They're not quite grounded in reality, preferring to wander in the clouds of their mind. Think of someone with their head in the clouds, but in a poetic, romantic way, not a ditzy one. They are often creative and idealistic individuals.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi amigo es un nefelibata; siempre está inventando historias fantásticas.
    My friend is a cloud wanderer; he's always making up fantastical stories.
  • Ella, con su mirada perdida en el horizonte, parecía una verdadera nefelibata.
    She, with her gaze lost on the horizon, seemed like a true cloud wanderer.
  • Escribiendo poesía, el poeta se convierte en un nefelibata, explorando mundos imaginarios.
    While writing poetry, the poet becomes a cloud wanderer, exploring imaginary worlds.

💡 Did You Know?

Nefelibata comes from the Greek words 'nephele' (cloud) and 'bates' (walker).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "nefelibata"

Synonyms: soñador, idealista, fantasioso
Opposites: realista, pragmático

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'cloud wanderer' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'cloud wanderer' is 'nefelibata'.
How do you pronounce 'nefelibata' in Spanish?
It's pronounced neh-feh-lee-BAH-tah. The stress falls on the last syllable.
How do you use 'nefelibata' in a sentence?
You could say, 'Eres un nefelibata' (You are a cloud wanderer) to someone who is always daydreaming.
What is the English translation of 'nefelibata'?
It translates to 'cloud wanderer'.
Does 'nefelibata' change for gender or number?
No, 'nefelibata' stays the same regardless of gender or number.
Is 'nefelibata' common in everyday Spanish?
It's not a super common word you'd hear every day, but it's understood and appreciated for its poetic beauty.
Does 'nefelibata' have slang or double meanings?
No, it generally keeps its dreamy, imaginative meaning.
Is 'nefelibata' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning remains consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

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