Quality Assurance Vs. Quality Control
One of the main goals of any organization that provides a good or service to customers is to ensure the quality of the product they
November 5, 2016
What’s Best for You: Quality or Usability?
A term that is used very often in most industries is “quality.” But what does it mean in the translation industry? We may certainly start
October 12, 2016
Can Translation Be Part of an Artistic Expression?
People have used graffiti as a form of social, political and artistic expression for many years. The emergence of hip hop and the widespread use
September 27, 2016
The Challenge of Translating Medical Notes
Going to see a doctor due to an injury or illness is a common practice that takes place every day around the world. After diagnosing the
September 16, 2016
Is There Just One Spanish Language?
Most of the time, languages tend to be named after the demonym of their country of origin. However, in many cases this results in a
September 9, 2016
Translation and Intertextuality: The Importance of Reading between the Lines
We’ve already discussed how instances of intertextuality can be found in all texts, whether literary, political or otherwise, as well as in everyday conversations. By
September 2, 2016
Once Upon a Time… There Was Intertext
As readers, we come across different types of texts every day, and increasingly, in other languages. By doing this, we are decoding the symbols that
August 26, 2016
Etymology: The DNA of Words
The word “etymology” comes from the Latin word “etymologĭa” and also the Greek word “ἐτυμολογία,” which is composed of “ἔτυμος étimos” (true sense”), and “λογία”
August 19, 2016
The Challenges Posed by Plurilingual Translation Projects
Translating is a challenge in itself, as expressing the same meaning or conveying the same emotion in two different languages can be a very intricate
August 12, 2016
Humans Vs. Machines: Final Battle
Since the industrial revolution displaced millions of workers, replacing them with machines that were much faster, stronger and more efficient than they, today, many people
August 5, 2016
Translation Quality Assessment
The translation process generally involves three steps: translation, editing and proofreading. In the case of projects with a high word volume, it may be desirable
July 30, 2016
Google to the Rescue of Gender Ambiguity
For those of us who began translating before the advent of Google, and primarily those who usually translate from English into Spanish, the arrival of
July 22, 2016
