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11/05/2020
Did you know...?
Have you ever considered translating your documents or web content into German? Well, first of all, you'll be interested to know that there are several varieties of German . As with other languages, such as English, which shows linguistic differences between the various English-speaking countries such as the USA and United Kingdom, German also has varieties among the German-speaking countries. We...
05/05/2020
Translation
When we hear the term sworn translation and compare it with the standard translation, the difference seems to be obvious and intuitive: the former is official and certified, while the latter is not. However, to this brief definition we must add several differences between these two types of translation. [TOC] Belonging to the field of legal translation, sworn translation has a number of...
29/04/2020
Cultural Differences
Despite being separated by a vast ocean, the United Kingdom and the United States are two sides of the same coin , two sister countries united by the same language but with very different cultural personalities . This is reflected in the way English is used to the extent that it can differentiate between British and American English. These differences, far from being anecdotal, can cause...
28/04/2020
Translation
Financial translation belongs to the field of specialized translation. Beyond the peculiarities of specialized translation from a general point of view, financial translation has its own peculiarities, which in turn require a series of specific skills from the professional translator. [TOC] 1. Specific competences for the translation of financial texts The translation of financial documents...
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...
16/04/2020
Cultural Differences
Is medical language as innocent as we think? A priori, we might think that medical translation is pure science, logical, objective and irrefutable. However, we, as a translation agency , know that translation is never an exact science and that the preconceived idea that medical translation is simply a list of official translations or databases provided by medical institutions , is far from...
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...
31/03/2020
Translation
Even the most talented of all specialist translators are not spared from making a translation error sometime. Of course, they are usually detected and corrected during the examination. However, it is necessary to be able to identify them clearly as some may be more subtle than others. The 5 translation errors listed here are the ones we usually find most often. Not identifying or correcting them...
24/03/2020
Language Technology
These days, machine translation tools are everywhere, from instantaneous translators or voiceover translators to context dictionaries. However, since its existence, its reliability has been the subject of controversy. Where are they today, in 2020? Can we trust an automatic translation tool in 2020? What are your limits? How have they progressed? [TOC] 1. The advances are more than admirable In...