¡Ataca!
The Spanish phrase for sic 'em is ¡Ataca!
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, to 'attack' a plate of food is described with the same verb, as in atacar la comida.
- The word ataque (attack) is also a common term in Spanish cardiology for a heart attack, known as un ataque al corazón.
- If you are commanding a dog to attack, a Spaniard might use ¡Vamos! or ¡Dale! instead of the literal ¡Ataca!
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are training their dog in the park.
- Elena¡Mira, Mateo, el perro está listo!Look, Mateo, the dog is ready!
- MateoEs un perro muy valiente.He is a very brave dog.
- Elena¡Ataca!Sic 'em!
- Mateo¡Lo hizo muy bien, Elena!He did it very well, Elena!
