Cuerpo a tierra (grito militar)

[Cecilio]

The phrase "¡Cuerpo a tierra!" is used in Spanish in a military context, or when there is a dangerous situation. How would you say it in English? I know several possibilities. Are they OK?:

- Hit the ground!
- Everybody face down!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Äldar]

Yo lo he oído como
Down!!!
Que aunque sea ¡Abajo!, aquí lo traduciríamos más por ¡Cuerpo a tierra! Pero bueno, seguro que hay una traducción que se parezca más...

 

[Kibramoa]

In the U. S.: duck and cover!!!

 

[PACOALADROQUE]

En lenguaje coloquial también se usa cuando se está en situación de peligro

 

[zumac]

Hit the deck.

Saludos.

 

[Cecilio]

Thank you, zumac. Now, what do you think about the sentences I have included in my first post?

 

[aztlaniano]

Hit the dirt!
(Además de Hit the ground!)

 

[zumac]

Thank you, zumac. Now, what do you think about the sentences I have included in my first post?

- Hit the ground!
This is fine, but it's not used that often.
"Hit the dirt" as Aztlaniano suggested, is very commonly used.

- Everybody face down!
This is not used in the context that you want. It might be used by a gym instructor.

Saludos.

 

[akaAJ]

astlaniano: ¡ Sí, se puede !