a flote
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a flote(
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floh
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teh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. afloat
Es un milagro que el barco se haya mantenido a flote después de golpear esas rocas.It's a miracle that the ship stayed afloat after hitting those rocks.
2. (surviving)
a. afloat
Francisco está trabajando duro para mantenerse a flote en esta época de crisis.Francisco is working hard to stay afloat in these times of economic crisis.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A pesar de todas las dificultades que ha tenido en la vida, Sandra ha logrado salir a flote.Despite all the difficulties she has had to confront in her life, Sandra has managed to keep her head above water.
El nuevo gerente se ha comprometido a sacar a flote la empresa.The new manager has committed to getting the company back on its feet.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Después del paso del huracán, salió a flote una gran cantidad de basura en el mar.After the hurricane struck, a lot of trash rose to the surface of the sea.
Los rescatistas lograron sacar a flote la lancha que se hundió en el lago.The rescuers were able to refloat the boat that sank in the lake.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
En la investigación ha salido a flote evidencia que había sido ocultada.Previously concealed evidence has come to light during the investigation.
El reportaje sacó a flote el pasado oscuro del candidato.The report brought to light the candidate's murky past.
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