In our daily work we receive comments on the work of the editors. That is, the editors correct the work of translators and, in turn, receive feedback on their own work. On this point, it should be noted that comments on the edition should address errors which have been overlooked by the editors, for example, […]
As we brought up last time, the edition stage is necessary for projects that are looking to have high levels of quality. Below are some examples of translations, with very clear errors, and issues in order to appreciate the added value of the editing stage. Example 1 Source: Coca-Cola Zero® ha sido uno de los […]
Many times we deal with clients who are looking to solve specific translation needs in the shortest time possible. In this scenario, we explain to the client that we do not work alone but in tandem with other professional translators and it is often difficult to make them understand the reasons why there is not […]
Quite often, we work with documents or files that are almost identical or very similar to ones we have worked on in the past. For moments like this, it is essential to have a tool that allows you to visualize the differences between them. So I would like to give you a brief summary of […]
Fillers, at times referred to as “crutch words” are words or phrases that are repeated frequently when speaking out of habit. We even use them reflexively, that is, we do not realize that we say. It is an automatic resource in which we “lean on” when we’re not 100% sure of what to say to […]
There is little consensus in the English world on the distinction between acronyms and abbreviations when dealing with shortened versions of words and phrases. Here are some aspects to consider: Abbreviation The most general term, which loosely applies to all shortening of words or phrases, is “abbreviation”. This term covers all examples, from contracting the […]
For translations in the medical field, including for medications, it is especially important to avoid all errors in comprehension, change or suppression of information, since in this case, as opposed to other cases where the consequences are “merely” monetary, here the correct or incorrect translation of a particular word or even getting a dosage wrong […]
As a result of the volume and diversity of Twitter users, many ideas for internationalizing and localizing this service to a greater extent are being developed and implemented. Among other options, users are given the possibility of translating the interface (exactly the same as is done with Facebook) and the possibility of automatically translating tweets, […]
Many times in my life I have come across the same question asked by people I know or strangers on the Internet: how do I become a translator? In my opinion, you have to have a good foundation and solid skills that you have already developed in order to start working as a translator or […]