Overcoming Challenges and Achieving the Perfect Translation
In my last post, “Common Challenges for Spanish to English Translators,” I wrote about some of the challenges faced specifically by Spanish to English translators
March 31, 2015
Translators or Creators?
While we may translate messages from third parties, we nevertheless do so with our own words. Indeed, it is this choice of symbols and meanings
December 17, 2014
House Taken Over: Displacing the Machines
In this post, “House Taken Over” is not in reference to the famous story by the renowned writer and translator Julio Cortázar. Rather, it refers
September 10, 2014
The Fear of the Alien
For many of us, contact with a culture that is different from our own can be rather intimidating – whether we like to admit it
August 26, 2014
Tetum: Not Malay or Indonesian
Tetum is a language of the Austronesian family and, along with Portuguese, is spoken in East Timor. And, while it is strongly influenced by Malay
July 3, 2014
Linking Global Business through Interpretation into English
Language plays a role in many different sectors. Whether it be business, politics, academia, etc., one important way of building relationships is by means of
May 13, 2014
Certification: Where is the added value for legal translations?
When moving from country to country or when dealing with foreign governments over personal matters it is always very important to understand documentation needs and
May 12, 2014
Marketing Translations: What you need to know
In today’s business world, customers are as unique as they are plentiful, and working to reach them with an appropriate message can be very difficult.
May 7, 2014
How On-Site Translations Can Help Your Business
Businesses are always looking to expand their markets once they reach a certain level of success, and a great way to expand is to reach
April 24, 2014
How a Super Bowl Commercial Became a Multilingual Win
One of the most coveted spots for marketing in American broadcasting are the commercial times during the Super Bowl. There is a lot of competition,
February 10, 2014
Should We Be Borrowing Words from Different Cultures?
Language has evolved along with time and we have been increasingly incorporating new terms and definitions to our vocabulary. Furthermore, in a world so highly
December 24, 2013
How to Quote Dubbing
In the translation world, dubbing can be considered a third degree cousin of translations. However, in spite of their similarities, dubbing is quoted in an
November 19, 2013
