Jacobe, Author at Trusted Translations, Inc.

The Origins of American English

February 5, 2014

As is well known, there are many differences between British and American English, especially when it comes to spelling. However, few people know why this is the case. Did these

A History of Writing and Letters

January 29, 2014

When we start school as children, we are taught how to write. As a translator, I find it interesting to investigate where letters and forms of writing come from. After

My Birthday Word

January 22, 2014

About a month ago, the directors of the Oxford English Dictionary announced their choice for the word of the year: selfie. This neologism, coined to refer to photos in which

What Should We Keep in Mind When Interpreting?

January 15, 2014

When we must complete an interpretation job, it is essential, first and foremost, that we consult with the client or the person/company hiring our interpretation services so that they can

Online Spanish Neologisms Word Bank

January 8, 2014

It is no coincidence the title of this post contains a neologism in Spanish (the word “online”); in fact, the word is the heading to this post (indeed, the word

When Should We Consult with the Client?

January 1, 2014

Sometimes us project managers will have some questions regarding the work we are doing. Each client is different, and the situations and relationships with each one of them are unique.

What Are Glossaries Used For?

December 18, 2013

All global and multinational companies will at some point face the need to translate their material into another language; these procedures can end up being critical elements for the success of

How Are Word Counts Calculated for Websites?

December 11, 2013

In recent posts, we went over some issues to keep in mind when calculating word counts for quoting a translation project. Here we will discuss yet another instance, which is

Why Use Translation Software?

December 4, 2013

Many large companies around the world have a lot of products or services to offer in different markets. Often times, the content depicting these products needs to be localized—this can

How Are Word Counts Calculated for Complex Documents?

November 27, 2013

A few days ago we presented a first introduction to the issue of obtaining a word count for translation projects. Today, we will look at some important details that are crucial

What Are the Differences Between Translation and Transcreation?

November 20, 2013

“Transcreation” refers to the process of taking a message created in one language and transporting it to another language. This word is not a synonym for translation; so, what is

How Is a Word Count Calculated for Translations?

November 13, 2013

When it comes to determining the cost of a translation, the main factor to take into account is the famous word count. Of course, the format of the text or

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