Two Thumbs Down: Movie Translation Mistakes
A few weeks ago we published a post in which we talked about the strange yet conscientious decisions that translators make when translating movie titles.
February 20, 2014
Hijitus, the Argentine Superhero
Las aventuras de Hijitus (The Adventures of Hijitus) was an animated series created by the great Spanish cartoonist Manuel García Ferré, first broadcasted in 1967.
February 19, 2014
Why Does Music Give Us Chills?
This blog talks about many things: languages, translations, cultures, etc., but one thing we hardly ever explore here is music. One cannot deny that music
February 18, 2014
What Animal References Imply in Different Languages
The names which are given to animal species are exclusive, they have no grey areas. An animal’s name is used to refer to a given
February 13, 2014
Interpretation Programs in Hospitals
Nowadays, it is very common to hear about interpretation services offered within hospital environments or in situations that have to do with health or medical
February 12, 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
More Specific? Impossible.
In this post from last year, we presented some words with oddly specific meanings. Frequently, this specificity makes it difficult to translate these words (or
February 6, 2014
The Origins of American English
As is well known, there are many differences between British and American English, especially when it comes to spelling. However, few people know why this
February 5, 2014
Bon Appétit: French and Spanish Words in the Culinary World
For food connoisseurs such as myself, ahem, I am always looking to try new cuisines. But even if you aren’t too interested in expanding your
February 3, 2014
How to Speak/Write English the Canadian Way
Canada is the second largest country in the world. So depending on which part of Canada you’re visiting, you may encounter different accents, slang, and
February 1, 2014
The Term Bullying in the Spanish Language
Rioplatense Spanish (spoken in parts of Argentina and Uruguay, near the Río de la Plata) is slowly opening its doors to the name of a
January 30, 2014
A History of Writing and Letters
When we start school as children, we are taught how to write. As a translator, I find it interesting to investigate where letters and forms
January 29, 2014
