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    Flotaban (en. Floated)

    /flo'taban/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To be on the surface of a liquid without submerging.
    The boats floated in the harbor.
    Los barcos flotaban en el puerto.
    To suspend in the air or in water without falling.
    The leaves floated on the water.
    Las hojas flotaban sobre el agua.
    To allow something to remain in a state of equilibrium in a flowing medium.
    The bubbles floated in the beer.
    Las burbujas flotaban en la cerveza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'flotare', which means 'to float'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    float on the surface
    To be light or to maintain a state without sinking.
    flotar en la superficie
    float like a duck
    Referring to someone who seems carefree and in control.
    flotar como un pato

    Related Words

    float
    To remain on the surface of a liquid.
    flotar
    buoyancy
    The ability of a body to stay on the surface.
    flotabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a state of tranquility.
    After a long day, I just want to float at home.
    Después de un día largo, solo quiero flotaban en casa.
    To feel carefree or relaxed.
    At the beach, everyone floated with the music.
    En la playa, todos flotaban con la música.