Spanish phrase
No lo traduzcas literalmente.
Meaning
Don't translate it literally.
When to use it
Asks for a nonliteral translation. Used to request paraphrasing of idioms or fixed expressions in a polite, informal way.
Example dialogue
No lo traduzcas literalmente, es un texto idiomático.
Don't translate it literally, it's an idiomatic text.
Perfecto, buscaré una equivalencia natural.
Perfect, I'll look for a natural equivalent.