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to float
01
flutuar, deslizar
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.
Quando o barco de papel foi deixado à deriva, começou a flutuar preguiçosamente ao longo do lago tranquilo.
The colorful leaves detached from the trees and began to float gently down the river.
As folhas coloridas se soltaram das árvores e começaram a flutuar suavemente rio abaixo.
02
flutuar, permanecer na superfície
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
Exemplos
The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub.
O pato de borracha colorido flutuava na banheira.
Despite its weight, the boat 's design allowed it to float on the water.
Apesar do seu peso, o design do barco permitia que ele flutuasse na água.
03
flutuar, deixar flutuar
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
Exemplos
They would float lanterns on the river during the festival
Eles boiavam lanternas no rio durante o festival.
The children eagerly gathered at the pond to float their handmade paper boats.
As crianças se reuniram ansiosamente no lago para flutuar seus barcos de papel feitos à mão.
04
flutuar, deixar flutuar
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
Exemplos
In a move towards economic liberalization, the government decided to float the national currency.
Em um movimento em direção à liberalização econômica, o governo decidiu flutuar a moeda nacional.
The finance minister explained that the decision to float the currency was aimed at fostering a more competitive export market.
O ministro das finanças explicou que a decisão de flutuar a moeda visava fomentar um mercado de exportação mais 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
Exemplos
The skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
O pedreiro habilidoso cuidadosamente aliseou o gesso recém-aplicado na parede.
To create a polished look, the artisan decided to float the cement countertop.
Para criar um visual polido, o artesão decidiu alisar a bancada de cimento.
06
flutuar, deslizar
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
Exemplos
The dancer seemed to float across the stage, moving with grace and ease.
O dançarino parecia flutuar pelo palco, movendo-se com graça e facilidade.
In the idyllic meadow, butterflies would float from flower to flower.
No prado idílico, as borboletas flutuavam de flor em flor.
07
circular, correr
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
Exemplos
Rumors began to float about the unexpected changes in the company's leadership.
Os rumores começaram a circular sobre as mudanças inesperadas na liderança da empresa.
The intriguing concept of the new product design started to float among the team members.
O intrigante conceito do novo design do produto começou a circular entre os membros da equipe.
08
sugerir, propor
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
Exemplos
During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule.
Durante a reunião da equipe, ela decidiu apresentar a ideia de um horário de trabalho flexível.
Before finalizing the budget, the financial analyst chose to float a proposal for cost-cutting measures.
Antes de finalizar o orçamento, o analista financeiro optou por apresentar uma proposta de medidas de redução de custos.
Float
01
desempenadeira, flutuador
a handheld tool used to spread, level, and smooth materials like plaster, concrete, or grout during construction or finishing work
Exemplos
The mason used a float to smooth the concrete wall.
After plastering, the surface was finished with a float.
02
bexiga natatória, flutuador
an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
Exemplos
The fish adjusts its float to remain at a certain depth.
Young fish develop a functional float as they mature.
03
boia, objeto flutuante
something that floats on the surface of water
Exemplos
A fishing bobber acts as a float.
The festival featured colorful floats on the river.
04
flutuador, bebida com sorvete
a drink with ice cream floating in it
Exemplos
He ordered a root beer float for dessert.
The ice cream float melted quickly in the sun.
05
flutuante, número de ações em circulação
the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
Exemplos
The company increased its stock float to attract investors.
Only part of the shares are in the float.
06
período de flutuação, intervalo de flutuação
the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
Exemplos
The check had a float of two business days.
Banks use float to manage cash flow.
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