What does "flotar" mean in English?

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Spanish

flotar

English

float

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Alternative translations of "flotar"

drift
hover
bob
waft

Examples of how to use "flotar" in Spanish

Spanish
El corcho flota en el agua.
English
The cork floats on the water.
Spanish
Las hojas flotan en el estanque.
English
The leaves float on the pond.
Spanish
El corcho flotó hasta la orilla.
English
The cork floated to the shore.
Spanish
De niño, mi barquito flotaba horas.
English
As a child, my little boat floated for hours.
Spanish
Mañana flotará sobre el agua tranquila.
English
Tomorrow it will float on the calm water.

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El corcho flota en el agua.

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