Dictionary of Curiosities
In working as translators, we always come across words that are difficult to translate. We’ve spoken on other occasions about how certain languages use words
May 30, 2014
Curiously Specific and Unusual Words
In a recent post we wrote about the longest words in world, and commented on the particular power of synthesis and specificity that the German
October 3, 2013
The Longest Words in the World
In a post at the beginning of this year, we were introduced to the marvelous world of compound words and the German language. As explained
September 19, 2013
Following the steps of Malespín
“Yo estoy tuanis, pero el brete está pelis” Many people (including Spanish speakers) might hear this and have no idea what it means. It is
July 12, 2012
