Float in spanish
pronunciation: floʊtɑdoʊɹ̩ part of speech: noun, verb
float1 = flotador.
Example: Attach the plummet to the hook and let it hang below the float.more:
» bull-float = nivelador de hormigón, extendedor de hormigón.
Example: When concrete is poured and leveled off with a bull-float, it is glossy at first and dries down to a matte finish before going hard.» cash float = dispersión de caja, dinero para gastos imprevistos. [Pequeña cantidad de dinero que se mantiene en una institución para dedicar a pequeños gastos]
Example: Most libraries maintain a small cash float for the giving of change and, in addition, money is received in payment of fines.» float tail = ?.
Example: This distribution is highly positively skewed, with a float tail and a small upturn at the high end.float2 = carroza, carroza de desfile.
Example: Activities included a procession of floats, marching bands, stalls, displays and cultural activities = Las actividades incluyeron una procesion de carrozas, bandas de música, puestos de venta, exposiciones y actividades culturales.more:
» parade float = carroza de desfile.
Example: The sci-fi movie she watched led her to believe her family was being taken over by aliens and that the parade float they were constructing was really a spaceship.float3 = flotar, navegar.
Example: And there is more to be gained from an imaginary nineteenth-century boy floating down the Mississippi on a raft with a fleeing black slave than a good deal of everyday, 'direct' experience can give.more:
» float + downriver = flotar río abajo.
Example: The current was strong and the water deep, so Pettis floated downriver until he was able to stand on his feet.» float on + air = sentirse como flotando en las nubes, estar en la gloria, estar en el séptimo cielo.
Example: She felt the rush of adrenaline and sense of floating on air as the plane lifted off for a tour over the harbor.» float + past = pasar flotando, deslizarse flotando.
Example: Float past the beautiful palaces and bridges of Venice on a 35-minute Venice gondola ride and enjoy a serenade, too.» refloat = reflotar, poner a flote, sacar a flote.
Example: The oldest fishmonger's shop in Sheffield is back in business after being refloated.» refloat = reflotar, desencallar, desembarrancar, desvarar, sacar a flote, poner a flote, poner nuevamente a flote.
Example: Australian officials raced against the clock on Monday to refloat a massive Chinese ship which grounded and leaked oil.» whatever floats + Posesivo + boat = lo que + querer, lo que + desear, lo que + apetecer.
Example: There are plenty of green spaces to relax, play games or do whatever floats your boat on a nice day.float4 = sugerir, insinuar, hacer circular.
Example: Recently they started floating that same comment again, only this time Democrats have had time to formulate a response.more:
» float + a concept = discutir una idea, sugerir una idea.
Example: The concepts currently being floated by UNESCO are such as will make convenient pegs to hang pleas for resources for bibliographic and library development to national governments.» float + an idea = sugerir una idea, insinuar una idea.
Example: The idea is being floated that to prevent any recurrence, a central European authority should control the budgets of member states.» float + a possibility = sugerir una posibilidad.
Example: Two other possibilities have been floated but not yet put into practical effect.» float + a rumour = circular un rumor, rumorearse.
Example: Rumors are even floating that President Bush, who has yet to set foot in San Francisco since being elected, might make a surprise visit.» suggestion + float = sugerirse, insinuarse.
Example: Suggestions are being floated that things will change.