Flota (en. Fleet)

/ˈflota/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of ships sailing under the same flag or belonging to the same company.

The fishing fleet set out to fish from the port.

La flota pesquera salió a faenar desde el puerto.

Set of vehicles or aircraft operating on a regular service.

The company's air fleet was renewed with new airplanes.

La flota aérea de la compañía se renovó con nuevos aviones.

verb

To move in a floating medium.

The children float in the sea with their floaties.

Los niños flotan en el mar con sus flotadores.

To remain on the surface of the water without sinking.

It is important to know how to float to survive in water.

Es importante saber flotar para sobrevivir en el agua.

From Latin 'flotta', meaning 'ship' or 'fleet'.

fleet of vehicles

Group of vehicles operating together.

flota de vehículos

fleet of airplanes

Set of aircraft from the same company.

flota de aviones

naval fleet

Naval troops of a country.

flota de guerra

ship

Registered vessel for the transport of people or goods.

barco

vessel

Larger ship, usually used in warfare activities.

navío

boat

Any type of vehicle that navigates through water.

embarcación

To feel light or carefree.

Today I'm so happy that I'm floating.

Hoy estoy tan feliz que floto.

To be in a state of tranquility or worry-free.

After the good news, I'm on a cloud.

Después de la buena noticia, estoy en una flota.