How To Know If We Need A Translation Or An Interpretation
The other day I had lunch with a colleague who works primarily in interpretations rather than translation, and he told me that a company had
June 7, 2011
How To Know If We Need A Translation Or An Interpretation
The other day I had lunch with a colleague who works primarily in interpretations rather than translation, and he told me that a company had
June 7, 2011
Inconsistencies in the Word Count
The translation of a document can have many complexities. When quoting a document for translation, it is necessary to take into account several aspects that
June 1, 2011
Translation, Editing, Proofreading
I understand that when a client calls a translation company for the first time to fill a need that arises in this context, he or
May 28, 2011
What Is A Style Guide?
A style guide is a manual that contains a set of parameters intended to unify the form of writing. A style guide is NOT a
May 25, 2011
How to Write “Simply”
When a client requests a translation from an agency, they usually require that certain guidelines are met, or provide instructions or directions that need to
January 28, 2011
Localization
According to the Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA), in his introductory guide to the field of localization, localization is “the process of adaptation and manufacture
January 19, 2011
Translation into Spanish on the Internet
The translation industry has benefited greatly from the opportunities offered by the Internet, not only to offer their products and services en masse, but also
December 28, 2010
Time and Translation
Today, whether in the world of translation or any other, there never seems to be enough time. We are always running behind, always getting places
December 27, 2010
INDD files and DTP
Indd files are those created with Adobe InDesign. Adobe InDesign is a design program that is used for design work such as posters, brochures, manuals,
December 16, 2010
Not Everyone Can Be A Translator
Recently a friend told me that his carpenters removed some “bursts” from a piece of furniture they were making and I said, “you mean burr”
December 9, 2010
Cultural Differences in Translating Arabic
In previous articles, we have already talked about how cultural gaps impact translations. (Article: How to Correctly Interpret the Japanese) When cultures are very different,
November 30, 2010
