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tread water in Spanish

tread water in Spanish is mantenerse a flote, salir a flote, tratar de no hundirse.

tread water in Spanish

mantenerse a flote
verb
(figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.
salir a flote
verb
(figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.
tratar de no hundirse
verb
(figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.
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What is "tread water" in Spanish?

"tread water" in Spanish is mantenerse a flote, salir a flote, tratar de no hundirse.

Are there other ways to say "tread water" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "tread water": mantenerse a flote, salir a flote, tratar de no hundirse.

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