No. 11,612 in Spanish
flotaba
"Flotaba" means "was floating" in English.
In a sentence
El balón flotaba sobre la piscina tranquila.
The ball floated on the calm pool.
Indicates the action of floating or suspending above the water's surface.
Se sentía como si su mente flotaba entre recuerdos distantes.
It felt as if his mind floated among distant memories.
Describes the metaphorical sensation of being detached and reminiscing emotionally.
La caja flotaba en el aire sostenida por globos.
The box floated in the air held up by balloons.
Illustrates the literal action of floating in the air due to buoyant forces.
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