Translation Wars
We live in demanding times, running at the rhythm of a tyrannical clock that dictates its own rhythm and pace. In an increasingly interconnected world,
July 20, 2017
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Language is a virus from outer space
So far, we (meaning I) have looked at language and translations as: – a deterrent to cultural genocide – a form of time travel –
January 29, 2016
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Helianthus vs. Sunflower – Are botanical translations a real challenge?
I’ve always been intrigued by the real and complex names of flowers. Who knew that a sunflower is actually called helianthus or that Lanicera caprifolium
December 14, 2015
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Why Are Translation Memories (TMs) Such a Useful Asset
From my experience in the world of translation, Translation Memories (TMs) and Term bases (TBs) are sent in mainly by clients who request to translate
June 29, 2015
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What is Spanish US?
As a translator, I am constantly surprised by the number of projects that are translated into U.S. Spanish. I know there are many variants or
May 15, 2015
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What do Grass and Galeano have in common?
Last Monday the literary world mourned the death of two famous writers. In the southern hemisphere, at the age of 74, Uruguayan Eduardo Galeano passed
April 27, 2015
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Why Does Music Give Us Chills?
This blog talks about many things: languages, translations, cultures, etc., but one thing we hardly ever explore here is music. One cannot deny that music
February 18, 2014
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Interesting Movie Title Translations
Since its start with silent films in the 1800s, the movie industry has shifted and changed dramatically in the last few decades. Today handfuls of
January 20, 2014
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What Are Some of the Strangest Translations We Have Done?
Having worked as both a Project Manager and an In-house Editor here at Trusted Translations, I have come across quite a few interesting requests. While
September 16, 2013
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Translation Memories
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
May 20, 2013
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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,
May 10, 2013
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Web Site Translations
The decisions we must make when quoting a web site are fundamental to the quality and costs of the project’s end results. Therefore, when a
May 3, 2013
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