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The Difficult Task of Translating Proverbs

There is no doubt that as translators we face constant challenges while doing our job. An example would be, while translating literary works we may come across more than one

January 13, 2014

Online Spanish Neologisms Word Bank

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

January 8, 2014

How Many Languages in Just One Nation?

Switzerland is a country that provokes curiosity or fantasies in many people, whether because of its banks, its eternal neutrality, direct democracy, precise watches, beautiful scenery, Swiss Army knives, and

January 7, 2014

When Should We Consult with the Client?

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.

January 1, 2014

The Survival of Inverted Question and Exclamation Marks

Continuing with what we began to address in previous entries, on this occasion we are going to dedicate ourselves to two characteristic punctuation marks of the Spanish language, absent in

December 19, 2013

On Acronyms and Public Policy

The English language, especially the type spoken in the United States, is very inclined to use initials or acronyms (initials that are pronounced as if they were a word, for

December 11, 2013

What Are Subliminal Messages?

Have you ever walked into a store without knowing why? Compelled by some magical force to purchase an item from there? If so, you were probably influenced by that store’s

December 9, 2013

Punctuation Marks in New Means of Communication

In the previous post, we tackled the issue of changes in linguistic rules from a general point of view. This time around, I would like to analyze the way in

December 5, 2013

A Not-so-Dead Language

A few weeks ago we talked about Latin and some of its expressions that persist until today, even in daily use. In the title of this post we make reference

November 28, 2013

Grammar Rules and New Means of Communication

The emergence and subsequent extension of a wide array of communication tools have paved the way for a vast series of changes related to the manner in which people express

November 21, 2013

Latin Phrases: The Resistance of a Dead Language

Until the 18th century, the language of cultural and scientific expression in Europe was Latin. For this reason, many Latin phrases continue to be used until today in scientific, philosophical,

November 15, 2013

Spanish Language and Its Countless Variations

Today, the Spanish speaking population reaches over 500 million people around the world. Additionally, Latin America has become in a rapidly growing market with much development and growth potential. Without

November 9, 2013

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