floating

• Descreve algo que flutua, que não está fixo no lugar ou que está suspenso em um líquido ou no ar.

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.

   Flutuante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadriftafloatbuoyantdriftingsuspended

   Antônimossinkingsubmergedsunken

2. Not fixed or settledB2formal

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

   Inconstante

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschangeabledriftingfluctuatingitinerantrovingtransientunsettledvariable

   Antônimosfixedpermanentsettledstable

3. Movable or free to moveB2formal

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

   Móvel ou livre para se mover

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

   Sinônimosadriftafloatdriftingloosemobilemovableunattachedunfixedunsecured

   Antônimosfixedimmobilesettledstationary

4. Anatomically movable or displacedC1formalmedical

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

   Móvel ou deslocado

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

   Sinônimosdetachedfreeloosemobilemovableunattachedwandering

   Antônimosattachedfixed

5. Politically uncommittedC1formalpolitical

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

   Sem compromisso político

   • 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.

   Sinônimosindependentneutralnonpartisanunattacheduncommittedundecidedvacillatingwavering

   Antônimosaffiliatedalignedattachedcommittedloyal

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o estado de estar flutuando na superfície de um líquido, geralmente água, ou de permanecer suspenso, pairando no ar ou em um fluido. Também pode se referir à flutuação de valores, como em finanças, ou à ideia de algo incerto ou não fixo.

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

incontável

1. Act of floatingB1formal

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

   flutuação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfloatationflotation

   Antônimosimmersionsinkingsubmersion

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de permanecer na superfície de um líquido ou mover-se suavemente no ar, ou ainda sugerir uma ideia para ser 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.

   Flutuar na superfície

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbuoydriftglidehoverride

   Antônimossinksubmerge

2. Drift in airA2formal

   To move slowly through the air or space.

   Pairar

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

   Sinônimosdriftglidehanghoverlevitate

   Antônimosdropfallplungesink

3. Move aimlesslyB1informal

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

   Mover-se sem rumo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosambledriftglidemeanderroamstraywaftwander

   Antônimosdivehurryplungesettlesink

4. Financial conceptC1formalbusiness

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

   Câmbio flutuante

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

   Antônimosfixpeg