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MT: Every Titan has its Achilles Heel

We’ve debated many times in the past about the “natural” advantages Machine Translation might have over our fellow translators composed of mere “flesh and bone.” Their lives decaying and finite

February 3, 2018

Machine Translation: Building up the Hype

Are the tides changing for MT already? Last time we spoke about the importance of emotional investment in MT. We considered the amount of hatred and resistance this technology has

January 4, 2018

Who Let The Dogs Out?

If you are like me, you’ve probably found yourself watching news and videos online featuring man’s fluffy-best friends. There’s no better way to lift your spirit than watching puppy videos

November 28, 2017

3 Reasons to Use a Human Interpreter

If you follow current news in interpretation technology, you surely heard about the biggest leap in real-time live interpretation in years: Google’s Pixel Buds. Unveiled last month, audiences were introduced

November 22, 2017

Is Your Language All-Inclusive?

Is it fair to say that a language is non-inclusive or sexist? Most languages (mainly those derived from Latin and Greek) have a somewhat special quirk: grammatical gender. For example,

July 17, 2017

Capital Mistakes

One of the main doubts English to Spanish translators have is deciding how to choose from the capitalization options the Spanish language has to offer depending on the specific flavor we are working with.

June 8, 2017

A linguist could save the world

“Language is the foundation of civilization. It is a glue that holds people together, and it is the first weapon drawn in a conflict.” The quote belongs to “Arrival”, the

April 6, 2017

Translating into a 3D Language

The use of technology has become more and more common when trying to bring new, young students into classrooms, especially when it comes to learning a second language. It’s hard

April 4, 2017

What’s so Funny?

We all have the need to communicate. It is an intrinsic part of our human condition. Whenever we want to relate to someone else, or to another group, we often

January 30, 2017

What’s Best for You: Quality or Usability?

A term that is used very often in most industries is “quality.” But what does it mean in the translation industry? We may certainly start by discussing whether translation is

October 12, 2016

The Challenge of Translating Medical Notes

Going to see a doctor due to an injury or illness is a common practice that takes place every day around the world. After diagnosing the patient, the doctor prepares a

September 16, 2016

The Challenges Posed by Plurilingual Translation Projects

Translating is a challenge in itself, as expressing the same meaning or conveying the same emotion in two different languages can be a very intricate task. However, this task becomes

August 12, 2016

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