I Speak English, Therefore I’m American
What makes you feel truly American? A study was conducted last year by the Pew Research Center, which found that most people in the U.S.
June 26, 2017
Capital Mistakes
One of the main doubts English to Spanish translators have is deciding how to choose from the capitalization options the Spanish language has to offer depending on
June 8, 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
A Super Bowl of Terminology
There probably isn’t a better representation of American culture than its most popular sport: football. And every year, millions of people gather to watch its culmination: the Super
February 20, 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
Tattoonslation
When looking to make a brand known worldwide, companies invest time and money in trying to make their brand and philosophy known to the world,
January 9, 2017
The Linguistic Nations of America
In an interesting article published in Tufts Magazine, author Colin Woodward caught people’s attention when he described what he sees as new nations within the
December 23, 2016
An Academy of the English Language…Not
Is the English language perfect as it is? As it continuously evolves (and sometimes regresses) and transforms, should there be a body in charge of
November 28, 2016
A Language Home Run
After a 108-year drought, the Chicago Cubs made it to the World Series and won it, which is not just a major event for Cubs
November 8, 2016
Can Translation Be Part of an Artistic Expression?
People have used graffiti as a form of social, political and artistic expression for many years. The emergence of hip hop and the widespread use
September 27, 2016
I’m Just Phubbing Around
Languages are living organisms that update themselves and keep themselves current with our new attitudes and life-styles. English in particular is very good at coming up with new
September 15, 2016
The Challenges Posed by Plurilingual Translation Projects
Translating is a challenge in itself, as expressing the same meaning or conveying the same emotion in two different languages can be a very intricate
August 12, 2016
