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Caer en provocaciones -- What does it mean?

Caer en provocaciones -- What does it mean?

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The phrase "No caigo en provocaciones" is used often in political debates, for instance. Can you take a stab at translating it to English?

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updated Feb 24, 2011
posted by gone

5 Answers

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Maybe:

I won't fall into your trap.

or

I won't take the bait.

updated Feb 24, 2011
edited by NancyGrace
posted by NancyGrace
I like the way you think! - gone, Feb 20, 2011
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Or, simply, ¨I´m not falling for that.¨

updated Feb 21, 2011
posted by ocbizlaw
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I refuse to be provoked. question

updated Feb 20, 2011
posted by Gocika
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Caigo is first person singular of caer, to fall. "I won't fall to your provocation."

updated Feb 20, 2011
posted by Leatha
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The literal translation is rather clumsy. I rather like NancyLynne´s response the best. It seems to carry the correct Intent

I won't fall into your trap.

updated Feb 21, 2011
posted by pacofinkler
Thank you, Paco, I appreciate your words. - NancyGrace, Feb 21, 2011