Practice not being too literal # 31
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As my title says, I am trying to learn to not be literal in translations, so every day I will post a saying in English and ask for suggestions as to how to convey the thought in Spanish. At the end of the day, I will pick the answer that I think most accurately reflects the idea, and I will choose it as best answer for 20 points to the respondent.
Today's phrase is, "I beat you to the punch."
Have fun and good luck!
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updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by kdrinning
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You snooze you lose. Usted duerme usted pierde.
updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by pmikan-pam
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¡Yo ya lo hice!
I already did it!
updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by Himself12794
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¡Te gané! Simply "I beat you".
updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by gringojrf
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I got there before you.
Llegué antes de ti.
updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by Eddy
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I'm gonna win!
-I already beat you to the punch!
¡Voy a ganar!
-Pues, ¡ya gané!
updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by BradyLabuda
