Pike considered Spock’s counsel. Turning, he ordered the communications officer, “Scan Vulcan space. Check for any transmissions in Romulan.”
“Sir, I’m not sure I can distinguish the Romulan language from Vulcan.”
“What about you?” Pike asked. “Can you speak Romulan, Cadet…”
“Uhura. All three dialects, sir.”
“…Uhura, relieve the lieutenant.” - ST: Official Novelisation
O fato de que o UT pode traduzir Romulano não é um fator chave se o objetivo é ouvir as transmissões Romulano- soar .