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    Flote (en. Float)

    /flo.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Position of an object that remains on the surface of a liquid.
    The boat stays afloat thanks to its hull.
    El barco permanece a flote gracias a su casco.
    Shape of an object that does not sink in water.
    Life jackets allow people to stay afloat.
    Los salvavidas permiten que las personas se mantengan a flote.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    afloat
    in a situation that remains upright or survives
    a flote
    float in the water
    an object that does not sink
    flote en el agua
    stay afloat
    to keep going despite difficulties
    mantenerse a flote

    Related Words

    float
    action of being on the surface of a liquid
    flotar
    floating
    that has the ability to float
    flotante
    sink
    to cause something to go to the bottom
    hundir

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a complex situation but keep moving forward.
    Despite the problems, I stay afloat.
    A pesar de los problemas, sigo a flote.
    To be well in life, not having financial problems.
    With my new job, I feel afloat.
    Con mi nuevo trabajo me siento a flote.