Budgets for Eastern Languages
If we consider that budgets are calculated according to the number of words in the files to be translated, then there is nothing more difficult
Words That Are Very Difficult To Translate
In 2004 a survey of thousands of linguists around the world was carried out to assess what terms, phrases, expressions, etc. were the most difficult
Language knowledge is key to global competitiveness
Around 200 million school-aged children in China study English yet just 24,000 of 54 million US schoolchildren learn Chinese languages. “If the US, in the
The Importance of Termbases and Glossaries
When a client asks us to translate a document, or several, two of their top priorities are quality and speed of delivery. To satisfy both,
Spanish from Spain, Latin America, or “Neutral”?
People generally never take the time to think about the various aspects of their native language, what vocabulary is preferred, how sentences are formed, the
Two hours or twenty years
Two hours or twenty years? Many people are unfamiliar with the translation process and, from the moment they find out the prices, they ask for
The Advantages of Being a Recurring Client
It is very common to see buyers browse the various options offered in the market before buying a product or service, in order to determine
How to Create a TM with WinAlign
Computer-assisted translation tools (CAT tools) are often used to facilitate the translation of projects, for which we need not only files but also a translation
Why Is It Necessary To Translate Websites?
The answer is simple: 1. Translating provides greater sales opportunities. Clearly understanding the advantages of buying products or purchasing services is an essential condition for
Gender Assumptions
Something that pops up again and again in translations to English is the use of male generic pronouns when talking about a person or people
