apaga y vámonos

Si ni siquiera aceptan hablar, apaga y vámonos.
If they will not even talk, we might as well give up.
Ahora resulta que hemos perdido los planos: apaga y vámonos.
Now we have lost the plans: that’s it then.
Sin dinero ni permisos, apaga y vámonos.
With no money or permits, we might as well give up.
Si cambian la norma otra vez, apaga y vámonos.
If they change the rule again, we might as well give up.
El árbitro expulsó al portero por protestar: apaga y vámonos.
The referee sent off the goalkeeper for protesting: that’s it then.

Similar words

no hay nada que hacer

ya está todo perdido

Si ni siquiera aceptan hablar, apaga y vámonos.
If they will not even talk, we might as well give up.
Ahora resulta que hemos perdido los planos: apaga y vámonos.
Now we have lost the plans: that’s it then.
Si cambian la norma otra vez, apaga y vámonos.
If they change the rule again, we might as well give up.
El árbitro expulsó al portero por protestar: apaga y vámonos.
The referee sent off the goalkeeper for protesting: that’s it then.
Sin dinero ni permisos, apaga y vámonos.
With no money or permits, we might as well give up.

no hay nada que hacer

ya está todo perdido

Literally “turn it off and let’s go”; the command pictures giving up because nothing useful remains to do.

What does apaga y vámonos mean?

The situation seems hopeless or not worth continuing.

Is it a literal command?

Usually no; it is a frustrated reaction.

What feeling does it convey?

Exasperation, disbelief or resignation.

Can it follow bad news?

Yes, especially when the news ruins a plan.

What do its words literally say?

“Turn it off and let’s go.”

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