How is the phrase alto el fuego translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Hold fire
phrase

Abstenerse de disparar un arma, sobre todo por orden.

To refrain from shooting a weapon, especially on command.

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  • El oficial ordenó a las tropas no disparar. — The officer ordered the troops to hold fire.

  • Esperemos a la semana que viene para tomar una decisión. — Let’s hold fire on making a decision until next week.

  • ¿Podéis no disparar hasta que recibamos más instrucciones? — Can you please hold fire until we get further instructions?

  • ¿Podemos frenar y revisar el plan una vez más? — Can we hold fire and review the plan one more time?

  • Todos tienen que dejar de disparar durante la práctica de tiro. — Everyone needs to hold fire during target practice.

  • Espera antes de mandar ese correo al equipo, por favor. — Please hold fire before sending that email to the team.

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