Localization of Idioms
Idioms play a part in our manner of speaking and relating. Webster’s Dictionary defines an idiom as, “an expression that cannot be understood from the
Exploring Idioms in Foreign Languages
In my previous post “Understanding English-Language Idioms,” I discussed the peculiarity of idioms. Idioms are expressions used in informal language that don’t actually mean what
Understanding English-Language Idioms
Idioms are one of the most interesting yet curious aspects of language due to their often comical references which may actually have absolutely nothing to
Spanish Regionalisms and Idioms in Literary Translations
When reading a novel translated into Spanish, most readers hope it will have a “neutral” form of Spanish; that is, one without regional characteristics specific
About Idioms
The Spanish language is very rich in aphorisms, idioms, axioms and other sayings. To speak Spanish fluently, one must understand these phrases that are so
Idiom ignorance
Idioms, which many translators are loathe to agree, are unavoidable in translation. While most people with a solid understanding of the source language shouldn’t come
Why Choose a Translation Agency Over Automatic Translation or Even AI?
Choosing a professional translation agency over automatic or machine translation, or even AI translation, offers several significant advantages, depending on your specific needs and goals.
Does Machine Translation Hallucinate Electric Sheep?
Robots may not dream, but they do hallucinate. With artificial intelligence at the center of the media spotlight lately, the tendency of algorithm-based technology to
The Perils of AI Translation in Asylum-Seeking Contexts
Refugees find themselves in a singularly precarious, frustrating, frightening situation. They’ve been displaced from their home and are forced to try to gain admission into
What’s in the Future of Language Translation?
The field of language translation is rapidly evolving, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning. While human translators are still necessary for many
