A flutuar
To float
Language note: An infinitive form indicating action, state or purpose.
Culture note: Floating suggests freedom and exploration, themes in Portuguese literature.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
To
Used with the base form of a verb to indicate that a verb is in the infinitive.
Eles planejam a viagem para flutuar no rio.
They plan the trip to float on the river.
flutuar
[floo-too-ahr]
float
Rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.
A folha começou a flutuar na água.
The leaf started to float on the water.
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