the crate bobs a moment, buoyed by the air inside

Spanish translation: la caja se mece por un momento, sostenida por el aire que contiene

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English term or phrase:the crate bobs a moment, buoyed by the air inside
Spanish translation:la caja se mece por un momento, sostenida por el aire que contiene
Entered by: Salloz

18:43 Jul 6, 2007
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / escapism
English term or phrase: the crate bobs a moment, buoyed by the air inside
slowly and yet all too quickly the crate is submerged in the river. The crate bobs a moment, buoyed by the air inside, and a man reaches out to remove the the crane's hook.
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la caja se mece por un momento, sostenida por el aire que contiene
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Salloz
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Summary of answers provided
4el cajón se mece en la superficie por un instante, sostenido por el aire que tiene adentro
jacana54 (X)
4la caja se mece por un momento, sostenida por el aire que contiene
Salloz
4la caja sosobra un instante/momento sostenida por el aire que contiene dentro
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el cajón se mece en la superficie por un instante, sostenido por el aire que tiene adentro


Explanation:
el aire dentro del cajón hace el mismo efecto que el aire dentro de una boya.

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la caja se mece por un momento, sostenida por el aire que contiene


Explanation:
Mi variante.

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la caja sosobra un instante/momento sostenida por el aire que contiene dentro


Explanation:
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