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Omicron: What’s Behind a Viral Name?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta! No, this isn’t rush week. There’s no fraternity or sorority to join here. Instead, this is how variants of the SARS-CoV-2
February 17, 2022
Etymology: The DNA of Words
The word “etymology” comes from the Latin word “etymologĭa” and also the Greek word “ἐτυμολογία,” which is composed of “ἔτυμος étimos” (true sense”), and “λογία”
August 19, 2016
Helianthus vs. Sunflower – Are botanical translations a real challenge?
I’ve always been intrigued by the real and complex names of flowers. Who knew that a sunflower is actually called helianthus or that Lanicera caprifolium
December 14, 2015
Punctuation Changes Worldwide
Punctuation marks may be hated or even ignored by some people when it comes to writing. Nevertheless, they are sometimes crucial in order to avoid ambiguities.
June 8, 2015
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
What Are Some of the Most Translated Works of All Time?
Reading a book from one of my favorite authors, Milan Kundera, the other day, I noted that unlike most of his other books, this one
August 21, 2013
How About Some Dictionary Interaction?
Translators, editors, lexicologists, philologists, poets and other language professionals will no doubt find a novel source of joy in this new online resource: an interactive
May 1, 2013
The Translation of Musical Notes
We all know that there are many differences between terms that are commonly used by Spanish speakers and those used in English. Thanks to globalization
January 16, 2013
Anne Dacier’s Translation Legacy
In almost every discipline there are certain individuals who achieve fame and become memorable; they are admired by their peers in the field. These personalities
September 12, 2012
