Literary proofreading is the pinnacle of precision and accuracy in the translation and language services industry. It involves the analysis of the components and nuances of a […]
Mastering literary proofreading: an essential guide
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Celebrating International Translation Day: Traducta’s Role in Bridging Global Divides
September 30th marks a global celebration like no other – International Translation Day. On this special occasion, we turn our attention to the profound significance of translation […]
Gender in translation
Some of the greatest difficulties in the translation process spring from problems related to gender. Misinterpretations of the gender of a word in the source language can […]
Quick Guide to Quality Translation – Part I
Translation and localisation errors can be expensive for any business. Some companies learn this the hard way. At the start of the 1970s, American Motors exported […]
Sign language – translation and interpretation
We know that in several professional contexts, the use of services and public communications, it is necessary to have sign language interpreters. However, there are other barriers in the interaction between people with hearing difficulties (and between them and the rest of society), the main one of which is the absence of a common language.
How can you translate more and save more with a translation memory?
Translation memory is a way of using technology to help with your work. A translation memory database can be used to store phrases, terms, words and expressions that you have already translated for future use by making suggestions or as direct replacements during a translation.
Can a bad translation hurt a brand? Here are five stories
When we talk about a bad translation, it is because we want to underscore the importance of investing in high-quality translation services. A good translation is much more than a machine translation and is certainly not a literal one.
Seven tips on translating books
Translating a book is much like writing a book. Regardless of the subject or type of text – a thesis, a scientific article or a novel, the expectations are different from those for purely technical translations of documents, articles and more utilitarian texts.
How can a poor translation ruin a business?
Before discussing how poor translations can ruin a business, let’s first look at some examples: You probably couldn’t help but chuckle when you saw these pictures: poor […]
How can translators keep their skills up to date?
The worst mistake a professional translator can make is to stop learning, particularly in a digital age where machine translation tools are ever more evident. Maintaining quality is not enough to stay competitive: you need to improve your skills and acquire new technical abilities.
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