Translation Inconsistencies & How to Avoid Them
When a translation project is very extensive, the most common thing to do is to divide the translation among different linguists in order to speed
November 17, 2017
To Edit or Start from Scratch?
A common scenario for our clients is when they find themselves doubting whether or not to edit or re-translate a document (article, website, or legal
September 1, 2017
Where Do We Obtain Reference Materials for Translations?
Translators must sometimes undertake very specific translations focused on a very technical subject that is of critical importance to a client. In these cases, we must
May 21, 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
December 18, 2013
Why Is It Necessary to Update Memories and Glossaries?
It is very important to keep our regular customers pleased and satisfied with our translations. For this reason, one of the Project Manager or Coordinator’s
September 24, 2013
What Translation-Review Criteria Should a Checklist Include?
As mentioned in previous posts, doing a thorough QA before delivering any translation project is of the essence, and one of the final steps to
December 19, 2012
Glossaries in Machine Translation
In Machine Translation we use the term “glossary” in a different way than the traditional meaning of “an alphabetically ordered list of words with an
March 22, 2012
Customized Glossaries for Specialized Translation
When a translator begins to work as a true career, he or she believes that the job consists of simply receiving texts to be translated
March 12, 2012
Translation Preferences and Cost
When facing a translation project, a translator is not only concerned that the meaning of a sentence in a language is correctly transferred into another
July 9, 2011
The Importance of Termbases and Glossaries
When a client asks us to translate a document, or several, two of their top priorities are quality and speed of delivery. To satisfy both,
October 27, 2010
Criticisms of Edition
In our daily work we receive comments on the work of the editors. That is, the editors correct the work of translators and, in turn,
August 19, 2010
Clients and Translators: Expectations vs. Results
It is quite common for a client to have an idea of the final outcome in mind when requesting a translation project. When the material
June 21, 2010
