commandeering a treadmill

Spanish translation: acaparar/monopolizar la cinta de correr

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English term or phrase:	commandeering a treadmill
Spanish translation:	acaparar/monopolizar la cinta de correr

17:18 Oct 30, 2016

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English term or phrase: commandeering a treadmill

Hi,

I'm working on a videogame translation set nowadays in the US and there is a character that complains that someone is "commandeering a treadmill" at the gym.

I don't quite understand what does "commandeering" mean in this context and how to translate it into Spanish.

CONTEXT:

"That means: No holding your rolled-up umbrella sideways so it's poking passersby; no commandeering a treadmill during your gym's rush hour for 55 minutes."

"Does a gym treadmill time limit apply when there are open treadmills? NO! ..... Dont feel guilty about commandeering a treadmill and using it."

My guess is that this person is staying in the treadmill for too long and keeping it for himself rather than just spending a limited time and them leaving it for another person to use it. That could be "está acaparando la cinta de correr".

Could you please confirm that my understanding is right or propose other options?

Thank you!

Ana Domínguez Rodríguez KudoZ activity Questions: 47 (2 open) (3 without valid answers) (3 closed without grading) Answers: 5 Spain
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acaparar/monopolizar la cinta de correr

Explanation:
Tu interpretación es correcta.
En el primer caso sería: "No acaparar/monopolizar la cinta de correr"
En el segundo: "No se sienta/te sientas culpable por acaparar/monopolizar la cinta de correr y utilizarla"

La traducción de "treadmill" dependerá del destino de la traducción. Para España "cinta de correr" y para Latinoamérica "caminadora".

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Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
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Local time: 05:52

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acaparar/monopolizar la cinta de correr

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apropiarse/tomar control de la caminadora

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apropiarse/tomar control de la caminadora

Explanation:
Adueñarse/agenciarse/ la máquina caminadora para hacer ejercicio.

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acaparar/monopolizar la cinta de correr

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