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be adrift

/biː əˈdrɪft/

Traducción: Estar a la deriva sin dirección ni control, usado a menudo literalmente para un barco o embarcación que ha perdido sus amarras o la potencia del motor, o en sentido figurado para una persona que se siente perdida, sin propósito o sin rumbo en la vida.

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/biː əˈdrɪft/B2formal
  • esEstar a la deriva sin dirección ni control, usado a menudo literalmente para un barco o embarcación que ha perdido sus amarras o la potencia del motor, o en sentido figurado para una persona que se siente perdida, sin propósito o sin rumbo en la vida.

To be floating without direction or control, often used literally for a boat or ship that has lost its moorings or engine power, or figuratively for a person who feels lost, aimless, or without purpose in life.

  1. Floating without directionB2formal

    To be floating on water without being tied or steered, often due to a lack of power or control.

    esestar a la deriva

    • The boat was adrift after the engine failed.
    • They found the raft adrift in the middle of the ocean.
    • The ship was adrift for days before rescue arrived.
  2. Lacking purpose or directionB2informal

    To be without a clear goal, plan, or sense of purpose in life or work.

    esestar a la deriva

    • After losing his job, he felt adrift and uncertain about the future.
    • She was adrift in her career, not knowing what to do next.
    • The team seemed adrift without a strong leader.