translation of No Pasaran

Question

A photograh of Nicaragua during the Sandinistas saying; Luchamos Para Vencer No Pasaran!

Answer 1

"They shall not pass" literally. What date does your photo have? I ask because it was an important slogan in the Spanish Civil War. I associate it with amongst others La Passionara Her name was Dolores Ibárruri and she was a prominent figure on the Republican side. She used the slogan during the defense of Madrid.

* Here you go, link textfound a link for her. I admire her she's one of my heros, or I should say I suppose heroines. I think she used a slogan which goes something like "Better to die on your feet than live on your knees" Heavy times...

It's one of those phrases that end up being attributed to all kinds of people. That's the power of rhetoric I suppose.

Thnaks! Very informative! - Sheily, Mar 9, 2011

¡Cool answer! - Sabor, Mar 9, 2011

It is a term used affectionately here by the Socialist party. - ray76, Mar 9, 2011