Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Ahogadas por el embozo de la hora
English translation:
Obscured by the darkness of night
Added to glossary by
James A. Walsh
Jun 1, 2012 12:53
11 yrs ago
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ahogadas por el embozo de la hora
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Historical Novel
Jesus and the disciples are trying to stay one step ahead of the Roman patrol, after the Last supper.
"**Ahogadas por el embozo de la hora,** las piedras del Cedrón tropezaban con el caminante bajo la voluntariosa pero insufuciente luna a lo largo de la muralla."
Mil Gracias,
Barbara
"**Ahogadas por el embozo de la hora,** las piedras del Cedrón tropezaban con el caminante bajo la voluntariosa pero insufuciente luna a lo largo de la muralla."
Mil Gracias,
Barbara
Proposed translations
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| 3 +2 | Obscured by the darkness of night |
James A. Walsh
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| 4 | shrouded in the shadows of the late hour |
Emily Marcuccilli (X)
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| 3 | suffocated by the constraints of time |
Simon Bruni
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Change log
Jul 6, 2012 08:28: James A. Walsh Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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James A. Walsh
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A cut above the rest in translation...
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Spanish term (edited):
Ahogadas por el embozo de la hora
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Obscured by the darkness of night
i.e., "las piedras" couldn't be seen properly because it was night time, making things that bit tougher.
That's my take anyway :)
That's my take anyway :)
Example sentence:
“Ahogadas por el embozo de la hora, las piedras del Cedrón tropezaban con el caminante...”
“Obscured by the darkness of night, the Kidron stones tripped the walkers...”
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Simon Bruni
United Kingdom
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suffocated by the constraints of time
For some reason I don't really like 'collar' in this context
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shrouded in the shadows of the late hour
I was tempted to opt for darkness/blackness, but the author refers to "la voluntariosa pero insufuciente luna", so there is some moonlight at least. Hence "shadows".
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