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adrift in Spanish

adrift in Spanish is a la deriva — adrift means drifting without control or direction, especially on water.

adrift in Spanish

a la deriva
adj
Floating at random.
a la deriva
adv
In a drifting condition; at the mercy of wind and waves.

What does "adrift" mean?

  1. adj Drifting without control or direction, especially on water.
    "The rowboat was found adrift in the bay."
  2. adj Lacking direction or purpose in life.
    "After losing his job, he felt completely adrift."
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adrift in a sentence

  • The rowboat was found adrift in the bay.
  • After the engine failed, the yacht drifted adrift for hours.
  • After losing his job, he felt completely adrift.
  • She spent her twenties feeling adrift, unsure what she wanted.

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What is "adrift" in Spanish?

"adrift" in Spanish is a la deriva. adrift means: Drifting without control or direction, especially on water.

How do you use "adrift" in a sentence?

Example: "The rowboat was found adrift in the bay." In Spanish, "adrift" is a la deriva.

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