Learning Languages Is Respecting Others
Economic globalization implies a tendency towards homogeneity and uniformity. In this sense, globalization goes hand in hand with the English language. Once, the French language
March 3, 2009
How to Translate in 2009 (First Part)
When we were studying in the university, the professors constantly reminded us that one must have dictionaries on his/her desk in order to translate since
February 6, 2009
Project Management for Translations (Second Part)
Another important question in this area is not to presume anything, especially that all members of the group have the same information. The coordinator must
January 30, 2009
Project Management for Translations (First Part)
The coordinator of translation projects or Project Manager (PM) promotes a work environment in which reigns the uniformity of criteria. In this sense, the coordinator
January 23, 2009
How to work in Trados with MultiTerm
1. Open MultiTerm. Then open the already created termbase. 2. Open the Workbench. Go to OPTIONS, and then go to TERM RECOGNITION OPTIONS and select
December 24, 2008
Using Technology in Translation Work
These days it is impossible for a translator to do his or her job without using a computer. But let’s not forget that it wasn’t
December 19, 2008
How to create a termbase
1. Open MultiTerm. Go to TERMBASE > CREATE TERMBASE. 2. Choose the folder in which you want to save the database and click ACCEPT. 3.
December 15, 2008
Professional Registration of Translators
We often ask ourselves if it’s important to be registered as a translator. I think it is. Belonging to an association that brings professionals of
December 12, 2008
Translators of Spanish and the RAE
Most translators these days work with Spanish and, especially if it is not their native language (or even if it is), they come across sentences
December 5, 2008
Working as a Translator: Freelance or Direct Employment?
As a translator, I have asked myself this a thousand times while I was going to school and I had to work out the answer
November 27, 2008
What is MultiTerm?
If you are a translator working with the Trados CAT tool, you may have seen a component called MultiTerm in your product package. So, just
November 18, 2008
Adhesion contracts
In another post, we mentioned this type of contract which is commonly used in today’s market filled with the hustle and bustle of the business
October 31, 2008
