floating

• Describe algo que flota, que no está fijo en un lugar o que está suspendido en un líquido o en el aire.

Describes something that is buoyant, not fixed in place, or suspended in a fluid or air.

1. Buoyant or suspended in liquidB1formal

   Borne up by or suspended in a liquid, not sinking.

   flotante

   • The leaves were floating on the surface of the pond.
   • A piece of wood was floating in the water.
   • The boat remained floating after the storm.

   Sinónimosadriftafloatbuoyantdriftingsuspended

   Antónimossinkingsubmergedsunken

2. Not fixed or settledB2formal

   Continually changing, especially from one place, job, or situation to another.

   flotante (figurado)

   • He led a floating existence, moving from city to city.
   • The company has a floating workforce of temporary employees.
   • She had a floating career, never staying in one job for long.

   Sinónimoschangeabledriftingfluctuatingitinerantrovingtransientunsettledvariable

   Antónimosfixedpermanentsettledstable

3. Movable or free to moveB2formal

   Inclined to move or be moved about; not anchored or fixed.

   flotante

   • The floating bridge adjusts with the tide.
   • Floating shelves can be repositioned easily.
   • The dock is floating on the water.

   Sinónimosadriftafloatdriftingloosemobilemovableunattachedunfixedunsecured

   Antónimosfixedimmobilesettledstationary

4. Anatomically movable or displacedC1formalmedical

   Of a part of the body, not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position.

   flotante (anatomía)

   • He was diagnosed with a floating kidney.
   • The surgeon repaired a floating rib.
   • A floating bone fragment was causing pain.

   Sinónimosdetachedfreeloosemobilemovableunattachedwandering

   Antónimosattachedfixed

5. Politically uncommittedC1formalpolitical

   Not definitely committed to a party or policy; independent or undecided.

   políticamente no comprometido

   • The candidate appealed to floating voters in the debate.
   • Floating opinions can shift the outcome of an election.
   • The party is trying to win over the floating electorate.

   Sinónimosindependentneutralnonpartisanunattacheduncommittedundecidedvacillatingwavering

   Antónimosaffiliatedalignedattachedcommittedloyal

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el estado de mantenerse en la superficie de un líquido, generalmente agua, o de permanecer suspendido en el aire o en un fluido sin hundirse ni caer.

A noun referring to the act or state of being buoyant or suspended on the surface of a liquid, typically water.

incontable

1. Act of floatingB1formal

   The action or state of remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

   flotación

   • Floating in the sea is very relaxing.
   • The child enjoyed floating on his back in the pool.
   • Floating on a calm lake can be a meditative experience.

   Sinónimosfloatationflotation

   Antónimosimmersionsinkingsubmersion

• Verbo que significa permanecer o moverse suavemente en la superficie de un líquido o en el aire, o presentar una idea o propuesta para que sea considerada.

A verb used to indicate the act of remaining on the surface of a liquid or moving gently through air, or to suggest an idea for consideration.

1. Stay on surfaceA2formal

   To rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

   Flotar

   • The boat floated gently on the calm lake.
   • Wood floats on water because it is less dense.
   • She floated on her back in the swimming pool.

   Sinónimosbuoydriftglidehoverride

   Antónimossinksubmerge

2. Drift in airA2formal

   To move slowly through the air or space.

   Flotar en el aire

   • Leaves floated down from the trees.
   • The balloon floated high above the city.
   • Clouds floated across the sky.

   Sinónimosdriftglidehanghoverlevitate

   Antónimosdropfallplungesink

3. Move aimlesslyB1informal

   To move in a slow, relaxed, or aimless way.

   moverse a la deriva

   • He floated through the party, chatting with everyone.
   • She floated from one job to another without a clear plan.
   • The music floated through the open window.

   Sinónimosambledriftglidemeanderroamstraywaftwander

   Antónimosdivehurryplungesettlesink

4. Financial conceptC1formalbusiness

   To allow a currency's value to change freely according to market forces.

   flotar (divisa)

   • The country decided to float its currency.
   • Floating exchange rates can be volatile.
   • The central bank allowed the dollar to float.

   Antónimosfixpeg