How to Quote Dubbing
In the translation world, dubbing can be considered a third degree cousin of translations. However, in spite of their similarities, dubbing is quoted in an
What Are the Differences Between Spanish and Catalan?
Both of them are Romance languages, but Catalan—contrary to popular belief—is not a dialect of Spanish, but rather an entirely different language. In fact, looks
Foreign Film or Film in Foreign Language
This past week the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, announced the complete shortlist of nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film 2014. Sure
A Sonorous Atlas of the Spanish Language
To celebrate the Sixth International Conference on the Spanish Language, which took place last week in Panama, the Spanish newspaper El País had writers from
What Should We Keep in Mind During a Multilingual Translation?
A multilingual translation requires special attention. Once a translation is required in 3 or more languages, the process should change. The first step is reviewing
Is “Happy Birthday” Sung in Other Languages?
Everyone has a birthday. Most societies, across the world and across the ages, have evolved to celebrate each individual’s birthday. We even have holidays based
The Translation of Bad Words on TV
Although it is quite possible that the new Dubbing Law in Argentina will imply an unexpected shove to the translation sector, the new norm could
The Difficult Task of Subtitling
How many time have we criticized the subtitles during a movie or while watching our favorite TV show? How often have you called out mistakes
Swiss Linguistic Geography
Switzerland lies at the crossroads of several major European cultures that have heavily influenced the country’s language and culture. It’s the only European country other
Chinese: The Most Widely Spoken Language in the World
English has been the dominant global language for a century, and it is still recognized and studied in the majority of the countries worldwide; nevertheless,
