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buoyant(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. flotante
After the ship went down, survivors were looking for any buoyant object to grab hold of.Tras el hundimiento del buque, los sobrevivientes buscaban cualquier objeto flotante al que agarrarse.
b. boyante
Because the cork is more buoyant, it rises to the surface.El corcho sube a la superficie porque es más boyante.
2. (figurative) (strong)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. con tendencia al alza (stock market)
Markets remain buoyant, despite the gloomy economic forecasts.Los mercados bursátiles mantienen la tendencia al alza, a pesar de los pronósticos económicos pesimistas.
b. fuerte (currency)
The pound lost a cent against a buoyant dollar.La libra perdió un centavo frente a un dólar fuerte.
3. (figurative) (cheerful)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. optimista
Confident of election victory, they were in buoyant mood.Seguros de triunfar en las elecciones, estaban de humor optimista.
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