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    Flotante (en. Floating)

    /floˈtante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That remains on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
    The buoy is a floating object that marks the location of an anchor.
    La boya es un objeto flotante que marca la ubicación de un anclaje.
    That does not have a fixed or stable place.
    His situation is very floating, as it changes constantly.
    Su situación es muy flotante, ya que cambia constantemente.
    Refers to financial operations that are not anchored to a fixed value.
    The floating exchange rate can vary every day.
    El tipo de cambio flotante puede variar cada día.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'float,' which comes from the Latin 'flotare,' meaning 'to suspend in a liquid.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    floating tax
    A tax system where rates vary with the economic situation.
    flotante de impuestos
    floating capital
    Funds that are available to be invested or used in operations.
    capital flotante
    floating rate
    An interest rate that can vary over time.
    tasa flotante

    Related Words

    float
    To stay on the surface of a liquid.
    flotar
    navigate
    To move on water.
    navegar
    raft
    Floating structure used to transport people or goods.
    balsa

    Slang Meanings

    Mood or relaxed state.
    Today I feel floating, everything is calm.
    Hoy me siento flotante, todo está en calma.
    Unreliable or unstable thing or person.
    That guy is very floating, you never know if he will be here tomorrow.
    Ese tipo es muy flotante, nunca sabes si estará aquí mañana.