To Edit or Start from Scratch?
A common scenario for our clients is when they find themselves doubting whether or not to edit or re-translate a document (article, website, or legal
September 1, 2017
‘Estadounidismos’: A New Variety of Spanish
More and more people in the United States speak Spanish; in fact, it is the second most spoken language in the country. As a consequence,
August 25, 2017
How Do I Calculate a Translation’s Time Frame?
There are several different factors to keep in mind in order to get an idea of how long the translation of a text will take,
August 18, 2017
Are we Obliged to Follow the Rules?
The reasoning behind the existence of rules is so we don’t live in chaos, but rather in an orderly society. In the case of language
August 11, 2017
Ancient Translation Errors
One of the risks involved in the translation process is losing the meaning of certain words or concepts, or even that the translation lends itself
August 5, 2017
What to Avoid to Achieve a Perfect Translation
As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, the translation process can be puzzling to those who don’t work in the industry. Here we’ll give you some
July 21, 2017
Important Considerations for Voice Recordings
Every once in a while, a translation project will require a voice recording service, either for dubbing or for voice over. In some cases, audio
July 14, 2017
More Untranslatable Words
In previous installments of our collection of linguistic curiosities, we spoke of untranslatable words in French. This time, we’ll learn some words from other languages
July 8, 2017
AM/PM: The Challenge of Executing Projects
The relationship between an AM (Account Manager) and a PM (Project Manager) is similar to that of an architect and an engineer when it comes
June 9, 2017
The Alchemy of Communication
Communication is a beautiful illusion, a farce we are all a part of, in which we like to recognize ourselves and which we experience on
June 2, 2017
The Google Effect
Some years ago, when we needed information to help us study, write a paper or translate, we had to go to the library and read
May 26, 2017
App-lying a New Language
While many linguists worry about the negative impact of technology on the correct grammatical and orthographic use of language–and they may have a point since
May 19, 2017
