“Conservas Lazo,” Pre-Editing & The Machine Translation Odyssey
I don’t think I’ll ever forget one of the first times I used Google translate when I wrote the name James Bond in the English>Spanish
What a Hashtag!
Our network language system evolves at a faster rate than language itself does. As in any language, the evolution occurs with use. New words are
The Cost of a Language
When quoting a text for a translation there are many variables to consider, for example the number of words, the subject of the text, preparation
What do we do with a client’s feedback?
Many times, after delivering a job, the client makes comments. On some occasions, it is to thank and congratulate us for our work; but in
Soy Aprendiendo Español
For many years I have met many friends from different countries who have been interested in studying Spanish as a foreign language, both in their
[illegible text]: The Translation Industry’s Eternal Karma?
So, to change our usual subject a bit, I’ve been asked to dedicate a few lines to my own personal experience dealing with complicated documents.
A Presidential Challenge
Translating and interpreting for the President of the United States has always been a challenging undertaking. The current administration is no exception. First of all,
How To Lose A Client In 3 Steps
Everyday, our industry becomes more and more competitive. Whether it be linguists competing for smaller projects, or agencies with large teams competing for larger ones,
Ten Untranslatable Feelings
In most Western countries, Saint Valentine’s day is celebrated on February 14. In honor of this celebration, which is becoming increasingly popular, we will see
Madlibs no More
One of the greatest challenges a translator must face are passages out of context. Without reference materials and context, a quality translation may be completely
