What is the Spanish word for "drift"?

Learn how to say "drift" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

drift

Spanish

deriva

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "drift"

derivar
corriente
desplazamiento
deriva genética

Examples of how to use "drift" in Spanish

English
A steady drift of snow covered the road.
Spanish
Una corriente constante de nieve cubría la carretera.
English
Snow formed a soft drift by the fence.
Spanish
La nieve formaba un suave montón junto a la cerca.
English
The conversation took a slow drift toward travel.
Spanish
La conversación tomó lentamente un rumbo hacia los viajes.
English
Leaves made a drift in the quiet yard.
Spanish
Las hojas formaban un montón en el tranquilo patio.
English
His thoughts went on a drift away.
Spanish
Sus pensamientos se fueron alejando.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "drift" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to Spanish
A steady drift of snow covered the road.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What is the Spanish word for "drift"? | Habladoo