Jacobe, Author at Trusted Translations, Inc.

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 is the case. Did these

February 5, 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 of writing come from. After

January 29, 2014

My Birthday Word

About a month ago, the directors of the Oxford English Dictionary announced their choice for the word of the year: selfie. This neologism, coined to refer to photos in which

January 22, 2014

What Should We Keep in Mind When Interpreting?

When we must complete an interpretation job, it is essential, first and foremost, that we consult with the client or the person/company hiring our interpretation services so that they can

January 15, 2014

Online Spanish Neologisms Word Bank

It is no coincidence the title of this post contains a neologism in Spanish (the word “online”); in fact, the word is the heading to this post (indeed, the word

January 8, 2014

When Should We Consult with the Client?

Sometimes us project managers will have some questions regarding the work we are doing. Each client is different, and the situations and relationships with each one of them are unique.

January 1, 2014

What Are Glossaries Used For?

All global and multinational companies will at some point face the need to translate their material into another language; these procedures can end up being critical elements for the success of

December 18, 2013

How Are Word Counts Calculated for Websites?

In recent posts, we went over some issues to keep in mind when calculating word counts for quoting a translation project. Here we will discuss yet another instance, which is

December 11, 2013

Why Use Translation Software?

Many large companies around the world have a lot of products or services to offer in different markets. Often times, the content depicting these products needs to be localized—this can

December 4, 2013

How Are Word Counts Calculated for Complex Documents?

A few days ago we presented a first introduction to the issue of obtaining a word count for translation projects. Today, we will look at some important details that are crucial

November 27, 2013

What Are the Differences Between Translation and Transcreation?

“Transcreation” refers to the process of taking a message created in one language and transporting it to another language. This word is not a synonym for translation; so, what is

November 20, 2013

How Is a Word Count Calculated for Translations?

When it comes to determining the cost of a translation, the main factor to take into account is the famous word count. Of course, the format of the text or

November 13, 2013

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