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«¡Al ladrón!»

English translation: "Stop thief!"

03:51 Dec 25, 2021
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / Literature.
Spanish term or phrase: «¡Al ladrón!»
I would like to know the best translation of this phrase from Latin American Spanish into American English. Translator colleagues from Spain, feel free to send me your suggestions as well. This is a translation about the story of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves.

Is okay to translate it as"to the thief""

Here is the full paragraph for your review:

Sin detenerse un instante, Semes se colocó frente a la cueva y dijo las palabras que Alí Babá le había contado, al instante, mientras la puerta se abría, la guardia se abalanzó sobre Semes gritando «¡Al ladrón!» y lo capturó sin contemplaciones, aunque Semes intentó explicarles porque estaba allí, estos no le creyeron porque estaban convencidos de que el último ladrón sabiendo que sus compañeros estaban presos, inventaría cualquier cosa para poder disfrutar él solo del botín
yugoslavia
United States
Local time: 21:21
English translation:"Stop thief!"
Explanation:
Without pausing for a moment, Semes stood in front of the cave and said the words that Ali Baba had told him to say, right on cue, as the door opened, the guard pounced on Semes shouting "Stop thief!" and captured him unceremoniously, although Semes tried to explain why he was there, they did not believe him because they were convinced that the last of the thieves, knowing that his companions were already captured, would concoct any story to enjoy the loot on his own.

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Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:21
Grading comment
Thanks a lot.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +4"Stop thief!"
Andrew Bramhall
5 +1Catch the thief!
Eileen Brophy


  

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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +4
"Stop thief!"


Explanation:
Without pausing for a moment, Semes stood in front of the cave and said the words that Ali Baba had told him to say, right on cue, as the door opened, the guard pounced on Semes shouting "Stop thief!" and captured him unceremoniously, although Semes tried to explain why he was there, they did not believe him because they were convinced that the last of the thieves, knowing that his companions were already captured, would concoct any story to enjoy the loot on his own.



Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 70
Grading comment
Thanks a lot.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  ormiston: This is the traditional expression
18 mins
  -> Yes, Thank you!
agree  Andy Watkinson
3 hrs
  -> Thank you!
agree  neilmac: Classic.
23 hrs
  -> Thank you!
agree  Marcelo González: Traditional or classic, as others point out :-)
2 days 14 hrs
  -> Thank you!
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Catch the thief!


Explanation:
Another option

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Note added at 1 day 5 hrs (2021-12-26 09:46:58 GMT)
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Merry Christmas @yugoslavia, I hope you were able to enjoy Christmas Day.

Eileen Brophy
Spain
Local time: 03:21
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Mrs. Eileen! Merry Christmas!!

Asker: Thanks Mrs. Eileen.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Adrian MM.: alt. 'catch that thief!'
21 hrs
  -> Thanks very much Adrian and I hope you are able to enjoy the festivities.
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