How to Say “Another Day in Paradise” in Spanish

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otro día en el paraíso
/otɾo dia en el paɾaiso/from spelling rules
The phrase otro día en el paraíso is the Spanish way to say "another day in paradise".
This phrase can be used literally to describe a wonderful day. However, like the English idiom, it is frequently used sarcastically to describe a mundane or difficult situation.

Did you know?

  • While paraíso now means 'heaven', its ancient root described a physical 'walled enclosure' designed to keep animals out and people safe.

Examples in context

  • ¡Otro día en el paraíso!
    Another day in paradise!
  • Con este sol, es otro día en el paraíso.
    With this sun, it is another day in paradise.

Example conversation

Lucía and Daniel are stuck in a long traffic jam during a storm.

  1. Lucía

    ¿Cómo va tu mañana, Daniel?
    How is your morning going, Daniel?
  2. Daniel

    Atascado en el tráfico, otro día en el paraíso.
    Stuck in traffic, another day in paradise.
  3. Lucía

    Lo siento mucho, sé que es difícil.
    I am very sorry, I know it is difficult.
  4. Daniel

    No te preocupes, Lucía, es la vida.
    Don't worry, Lucía, that's life.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries día, el, en, otro, paraíso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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