Practice not being too literal # 53

Question

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, "back to the drawing board."

Good luck!

Answer 1

If at first you don't succeed, try again.

Si al principio no tienes éxito, inténtalo de nuevo.

Si al principio no tienes éxito, inténtalo de nuevo. - francobollo, Sep 27, 2012

Gracias Franco! :) - rac1, Sep 27, 2012

Answer 2

That idea will not work, let us go back to the drawing board.

Esa idea no funciona, volvamos a la mesa de dibujo.

Let us start again. Vamos a empezar de nuevo.

La primera traducción es muy literal. Pero la segunda está perfecta. - francobollo, Sep 27, 2012

We would like to know what a Spanish equivalent would be Franco. Often there seem to be no such. - ian-hill, Sep 27, 2012

The only option seems to be a "literal" one. - ian-hill, Sep 27, 2012

Answer 3

Back to the beginning stage. Volver a la primera etapa.

Answer 4

A empezar de nuevo..

De vuelta al principio.

A repensar las cosas.