How is the phrase ir a la deriva translated from Spanish to English

Moverse despacio, llevado por el agua o el aire.

To move slowly, carried by water or air.

verb
English translation
Drift

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  • El barco iba a la deriva hacia la orilla. The boat drifted toward the shore.

  • El coche se quedó atascado en un ventisquero. The car got stuck in a snow drift.

  • Las botellas vacías van a la deriva con la corriente durante días. Empty bottles drift along the current for days.

  • Los ventisqueros habían cubierto la carretera. Drifts of sand had covered the road.

  • Deja que la barca vaya a la deriva un rato antes de coger los remos. Let the boat drift a little before you take the oars.

  • ¿Qué profundidad tiene ese ventisquero junto a la verja? How deep is that drift by the gate?

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FAQ about “ir a la deriva”

How is “ir a la deriva” translated from Spanish?
“ir a la deriva” translates into English as “Drift”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “ir a la deriva” mean?
Meaning of “ir a la deriva”: Moverse despacio, llevado por el agua o el aire. In English — “Drift”.
What part of speech is “ir a la deriva”?
“ir a la deriva” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “ir a la deriva”?
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