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13/04/2021
Project Management
Most of us have been brought up on that Christian premise “The truth will set you free.” However, as we grow up, we see that this biblical freedom comes at a cost we are not willing to bear. Although there are people who, even as children, already know the good use of lying, life's blows teach even the most sincere that a little white lie every now and then doesn't hurt anyone and can save us...
12/05/2020
Project Management
A translation is considered specialized when it requires the use of specific vocabulary and the content of the document is technical, scientific or meets a set of strict standards. We can determine that a translation is specialized when it is addressed to a specialized audience . We find different sectors of activity such as health, legal, IT, financial, etc. [TOC] Let's see specifically what the...
21/04/2020
Project Management
Translating technical manuals requires specific skills, two of which stand out. On the one hand, it is necessary to have a good knowledge of the intrinsic characteristics of a technical text and, on the other hand, to know the sector of activity in question. [TOC] For example, when translating the manual for a medical device or medical equipment, the translator must be familiar with the format...
14/04/2020
Project Management
Everyone knows what translation is, but have you heard of localization? Localization responds to specific needs, so it is the most complete version of the translation. What is localization in translation and how can it be useful for your company? [TOC] 1. General definition Localization in translation consists of adapting the translated text to the geographical area of the target audience. This...
07/04/2020
Project Management
Nowadays, whatever type of specialist translation you need, you can choose between a freelance translator and a translation agency . The choice will largely depend on the project and your needs. For certain projects, a highly qualified, specialized, freelance translator may be the best solution. However, in other cases it is better to choose a translation agency. This is the case with the...
04/03/2020
Project Management
A carefully drafted document in the mother tongue may not be adapted in itself to produce a quality translation. The consequences can range from a poor understanding of the content to a deterioration of the company's image in the target country. [TOC] Even the most skilled translator will not be able to work miracles when faced with a text that is difficult or impossible to translate, having to...
27/08/2019
Project Management
Germany is the largest market in the European Union. This is a highly competitive market, but one in which many Spanish companies have an opportunity to enter. In fact, as a percentage of GDP, Germany is the second largest destination for Spanish exports: 11.28% in 2018 . Germany is the largest economy in the European Union in terms of GDP and the fourth largest economy in the world , with 83...
21/08/2019
Project Management
As I have argued on other occasions in this blog , there is no greater specialist in your company than your own company. Therefore, in an ideal process where your translations of manuals, IFUs, brochures or catalogues are outsourced to translation service providers, the final step should be a review of the final text by specialists in your company. If you are a multinational company, the review...
13/08/2019
Project Management
If the quality of the translations done for your company is important to you, this blog post will offer some basic tips to help you achieve this goal. Whether your company's translations are done through an in-house translation department or outsourced to a translation company or freelance translator, there are measures that can be taken to help these professionals translate under the best...
29/07/2019
Project Management
As the economy continues to become digitalised, having a presence on social media is an increasingly important marketing strategy in today’s globalised world. If your company is a B2B with an international focus, that is, you offer your services or products to other companies worldwide, having a presence on LinkedIn is essential to make the most of the digital world. In this blog, I share my...