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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
As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.
Cuando el barco de papel fue dejado a la deriva, comenzó a flotar perezosamente por el estanque tranquilo.
The colorful leaves detached from the trees and began to float gently down the river.
Las hojas coloridas se desprendieron de los árboles y comenzaron a flotar suavemente río abajo.
02
flotar, permanecer a flote
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub.
El pato de goma colorido flotaba en la bañera.
Despite its weight, the boat 's design allowed it to float on the water.
A pesar de su peso, el diseño del barco le permitía flotar en el agua.
03
flotar, hacer flotar
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Ejemplos
They would float lanterns on the river during the festival
Ellos flotaban faroles en el río durante el festival.
The children eagerly gathered at the pond to float their handmade paper boats.
Los niños se reunieron ansiosamente en el estanque para hacer flotar sus barcos de papel hechos a mano.
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
In a move towards economic liberalization, the government decided to float the national currency.
En un movimiento hacia la liberalización económica, el gobierno decidió flotar la moneda nacional.
The finance minister explained that the decision to float the currency was aimed at fostering a more competitive export market.
El ministro de finanzas explicó que la decisión de flotar la moneda tenía como objetivo fomentar un mercado de exportación más competitivo.
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 skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
El hábil albañil alisó cuidadosamente el yeso recién aplicado en la pared.
To create a polished look, the artisan decided to float the cement countertop.
Para crear un aspecto pulido, el artesano decidió alisar la encimera de cemento.
06
flotar, deslizarse
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The dancer seemed to float across the stage, moving with grace and ease.
El bailarín parecía flotar por el escenario, moviéndose con gracia y facilidad.
In the idyllic meadow, butterflies would float from flower to flower.
En el prado idílico, las mariposas flotaban de flor en flor.
07
circular, correr
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Rumors began to float about the unexpected changes in the company's leadership.
Los rumores comenzaron a circular sobre los cambios inesperados en el liderazgo de la empresa.
The intriguing concept of the new product design started to float among the team members.
El intrigante concepto del nuevo diseño del producto comenzó a circular entre los miembros del equipo.
08
presentar, sugerir
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Ejemplos
During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule.
Durante la reunión del equipo, decidió plantear la idea de un horario de trabajo flexible.
Before finalizing the budget, the financial analyst chose to float a proposal for cost-cutting measures.
Antes de finalizar el presupuesto, el analista financiero optó por presentar una propuesta de medidas de reducción de costos.
Float
01
llana, flotador
a handheld tool used to spread, level, and smooth materials like plaster, concrete, or grout during construction or finishing work
Ejemplos
The mason used a float to smooth the concrete wall.
After plastering, the surface was finished with a float.
02
vejiga natatoria, flotador
an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
Ejemplos
The fish adjusts its float to remain at a certain depth.
Young fish develop a functional float as they mature.
03
flotador, objeto flotante
something that floats on the surface of water
Ejemplos
A fishing bobber acts as a float.
The festival featured colorful floats on the river.
04
flotante, bebida con helado
a drink with ice cream floating in it
Ejemplos
He ordered a root beer float for dessert.
The ice cream float melted quickly in the sun.
05
flotante, número de acciones en circulación
the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
Ejemplos
The company increased its stock float to attract investors.
Only part of the shares are in the float.
06
período de flotación, intervalo de flotación
the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
Ejemplos
The check had a float of two business days.
Banks use float to manage cash flow.
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