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    Flotando (en. Floating)

    /flo'tando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To be on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
    The boat is floating on the water.
    El bote está flotando sobre el agua.
    To be suspended in the air without falling.
    The dry leaves were floating in the wind.
    Las hojas secas estaban flotando en el viento.
    To remain balanced without contact with the ground.
    The balloons floating at the party give it a special touch.
    Los globos flotando en la fiesta le dan un toque especial.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'float', from the Latin 'flotare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    floating in the air
    It refers to something that is suspended without support.
    flotando en el aire
    floating in his thoughts
    Being distracted or lost in thought.
    flotando en sus pensamientos
    floating in the sea
    State of an object that does not sink in water.
    flotando en el mar

    Related Words

    float
    Verb that indicates being on the surface of a liquid.
    flotar
    derive
    To move in the water due to the current or wind.
    derivar
    levitate
    To be in the air without physical support.
    levitar

    Slang Meanings

    To feel relaxed or carefree.
    After talking with my friends, I feel like I'm floating.
    Después de hablar con mis amigos, me siento flotando.
    To be under the influence of a substance, like a medication or drug.
    Yesterday I went to a party and ended up floating thanks to the alcohol.
    Ayer fui a una fiesta y terminé flotando gracias al alcohol.