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to float
01
flotar
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The small fishing boat continued to float peacefully on the calm lake.
El pequeño barco de pesca siguió flotando pacíficamente en el lago tranquilo.
02
flotar, permanecer a flote
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Ejemplos
In the calm lake, the fallen leaves would float gracefully on the water's surface.
En el lago tranquilo, las hojas caídas flotaban con gracia en la superficie del agua.
03
flotar, hacer flotar
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Ejemplos
The shipbuilder decided to float the newly constructed vessel into the harbor
El constructor naval decidió hacer flotar el buque recién construido en el puerto.
04
flotar, dejar flotar
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
Ejemplos
After abandoning the fixed exchange rate, the country decided to float its currency.
Después de abandonar el tipo de cambio fijo, el país decidió flotar su moneda.
05
alisar, nivelar
to smooth or level a surface, such as plaster or cement, using a tool called a float
Transitive: to float a surface
Ejemplos
The construction team employed a skilled plasterer to float the exterior walls.
El equipo de construcción contrató a un yesero experto para alisar las paredes exteriores.
06
flotar, deslizarse
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the soft music played, couples would float across the dance floor.
Mientras sonaba la música suave, las parejas flotaban por la pista de baile.
07
circular, correr
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Ejemplos
In the close-knit community, any news about a major event would quickly float among the residents.
En la comunidad unida, cualquier noticia sobre un evento importante circularía rápidamente entre los residentes.
08
presentar, sugerir
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Ejemplos
The department head chose to float a proposal for a new project management system.
El jefe de departamento optó por presentar una propuesta para un nuevo sistema de gestión de proyectos.
Float
01
a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces
Ejemplos
The float helped remove imperfections from the stucco.
02
an internal gas-filled organ in many fishes that helps maintain and control buoyancy
Ejemplos
The float allows the fish to conserve energy while swimming.
03
any object that rests or moves on the surface of water
Ejemplos
Wood naturally serves as a float in water.
04
a beverage, usually soft drink or soda, containing ice cream floating in it
Ejemplos
She served chocolate floats to the children.
05
the number of shares of a company's stock that are issued and available for trading by the public
Ejemplos
Analysts monitored the float to assess market liquidity.
06
the time interval between depositing a check in a bank and the actual payment of funds
Ejemplos
The delay in funds is referred to as float.
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