When we need to translate texts that are related to previously translated material, but do not have a translation memory on hand to assist in the process, we can use file alignment. Let’s take a look at what this process involves and when it is useful. It is very common for an organization to have […]
What is a translation memory? A translation memory or TM as it is often referred to, is a bilingual file that contains text in one language, as well as the translation of said text. The text is stored in the form of segments. In general, segments are pieces of text that can be divided by […]
A translation memory is a database that stores translated text segments. This means that each segment (in most cases a sentence is a segment, but a segment can also be a phrase) is stored in its original version and translated. What’s the purpose of a translation memory? In the first place, the purpose of working with a […]
When you are looking to pay for a professional translation, the is a good chance you will come up against a magic word: Trados. What exactly are they talking about? It’s actually quite simple: it is a very popular translation software that helps translation clients in a great way. The program creates translation memories of […]