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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
Example
As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.
A medida que el barco de papel fue dejado a la deriva, comenzó a flotar perezosamente por el tranquilo estanque.
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 por el río.
02
flotar, navegar
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Example
The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub.
Despite its weight, the boat 's design allowed it to float on the water.
03
flotar, pasear
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Example
They would float lanterns on the river during the festival
The children eagerly gathered at the pond to float their handmade paper boats.
04
flotar, liberar
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
Example
In a move towards economic liberalization, the government decided to float the national currency.
The finance minister explained that the decision to float the currency was aimed at fostering a more competitive export market.
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
Example
The skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
To create a polished look, the artisan decided to float the cement countertop.
06
flotar, deslizarse
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Example
The dancer seemed to float across the stage, moving with grace and ease.
In the idyllic meadow, butterflies would float from flower to flower.
07
circular, difundirse
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Example
Rumors began to float about the unexpected changes in the company's leadership.
The intriguing concept of the new product design started to float among the team members.
08
presentar, sugerir
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Example
During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule.
Durante la reunión del equipo, decidió sugerir 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 decidió sugerir una propuesta para medidas de reducción de costos.
Float
01
flotador, paleta
a handheld tool used to spread, level, and smooth materials like plaster, concrete, or grout during construction or finishing work
02
vejiga natatoria, saco de flotación
an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
03
flotador, balsa
something that floats on the surface of water
04
malteada, refresco con helado
a drink with ice cream floating in it
05
número de acciones en circulación, flotante
the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
06
flotación, período de gracia
the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
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