App-lying a New Language
While many linguists worry about the negative impact of technology on the correct grammatical and orthographic use of language–and they may have a point since
May 19, 2017
Sudden Changes in Information Density
Information density, as awkward as it sounds, is a term accepted by the academic community to describe how much information can be encoded in the
May 1, 2017
50 Shades of Texting
The language of instant messaging has become an entity of its own. Texting has been a useful and widespread tool since the introduction of cellphones.
April 24, 2017
How a 3D Language Works
In this day and age, 3D technology is as common and as accessible as having a cellphone. 3D technology is often related to visual aids,
April 12, 2017
“Gross” Words: Lost in Translation?
Consider the following words: phlegm, slacks, yolk, smear. If you think these are completely unconnected terms, you’re right. They only have one thing in common:
April 7, 2017
When is Proofreading Necessary?
Every translation project is different. Some translations will need to be certified, some will come along with some sort of surprise request and will have
March 17, 2017
PDF: A Double-Edged Sword
PDF files have gained a lot of popularity in recent years since they are ideal for quickly exchanging files and easy viewing. They can be
March 10, 2017
What’s so Funny?
We all have the need to communicate. It is an intrinsic part of our human condition. Whenever we want to relate to someone else, or
January 30, 2017
A World Without Translators?
A translator’s work often goes unnoticed, to such an extent that the phrase “A good translation seems as though it were an originally written text”
January 27, 2017
Science Fiction Tastes Better in Spanish
Science Fiction and Fantasy are literary and film genres renowned for the fanaticism of their followers. Take for instance the opening of a new Star
December 26, 2016
The Future of Translation: A Matter of Patterns or Delicate Craft?
As the famous Chilean translator, Marina Orellana, once said, “Translation is not transliteration, that is, the transcription of words from one language to another. (…)
November 21, 2016
Copywriting: A Minefield of Horrid Translations
It is difficult enough to write good copy in one’s own language. The first struggle is combining the commercial mindset with the creative mindset. Stereotypes
November 14, 2016
