Maria Fernanda R, Author at Trusted Translations, Inc.

What must we take into consideration when translating personal documents?

Undoubtedly, whenever we envision moving abroad to a country where the language is other than our native language, we must take into account that our personal documentation will most likely

October 9, 2013

What Will the TAUS User Conference 2013 Be Like?

This year, Portland will be the city hosting the TAUS User Conference, which will take place on October 14 and 15. The conference will be focused, as we know, on

October 8, 2013

How Japanese Language and Tradition Work Together

Every so often we are faced with new expressions that are renewed from generation to generation. This, often due to the cultural expansion we currently experience as a result of

October 7, 2013

What are the Obstacles of a Literary Translation?

Without a doubt, and more so in a world that is increasingly globalized, the translator’s principal objective is not only conveying a message in one language to another, but his

August 22, 2013

When is “Back-translation” Necessary?

A process that we occasionally turn to in the translation world is back-translation. But, what does back-translation really mean? Back-translation is the process of translating the target document, in other

August 19, 2013

When Translating, Should We Consult with Other Professionals?

Those of us in the translation business know that a translation is not the result of only one person’s job. A translation requires the participation of various professionals, and the

August 2, 2013

What is the Importance of “Transcreations” or Creative Translations?

In a world that is increasingly globalized, creative translations or “transcreation” as we often refer to it in the translation world, becomes a necessity. Today, companies are faced with the

July 29, 2013

Cartoons: Our First Connection with the Rest of the World

It is often said that kids are like sponges in the sense that they absorb everything they see, they hear, and understand and in some sense, what they believe they

July 26, 2013

Quality V. Speed

When translating a document, quality is always top priority. However, what happens when the translation is needed urgently? Even though deadlines are important, quality should not be compromised. In such

July 23, 2013

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 ingrained in out literary history

July 2, 2013

Should Acronyms Be Translated?

Acronyms are an important chapter in the translation world. It’s essential to know how to go about them in order to achieve consistency in the text, and assure a smooth

June 28, 2013

The Art of Living and Surviving a Life of Deadlines

It is said that life is measured in moments, however, the life of a translator as well as the life of any person who works in a translation company is

June 16, 2013

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