The co-official languages in Spain are specified in Article 3 of the Constitution. Below, we’ll give you full information on each of them: What are the co-official languages in Spain? In fact, there are five. Below, we’ll tell you a bit about their origin, history, the number of people that speak them, and their area of influence so that you can be more aware of their importance. Catalan, Valencian, and Balearic These three types of Catalan come from vulgar Latin …
Month: November 2020
When learning a language, it is always necessary to have a dictionary that does more than just offer you the meaning of a word; instead, it should also offer complementary grammar explanations. What are the best dictionaries for learning a language? In this post, we’ll tell you about the most famous ones. The most recommendable dictionaries for learning languages Before we tell you what dictionaries are the most recommendable, we must note that there are specific dictionaries for phrases, for …
Translation should not be taken as something literal; in a way, it can even be considered an art. If you don’t believe that, just think about some of the most embarrassing translation mistakes that have been made throughout history. The majority of them sound too literal or were made because the translator wasn’t paying attention when listening. Let’s discover the most famous mistakes of translation. The 8 most historic translation mistakes 1. The Bible and its continuous mistakes It is …
When a text is being translated, it is common for a series of errors to be made that repeat at an alarming rate. Below, we’ll tell you about the most recurring one and offer you the most effective solutions for you to avoid them. The most common mistakes when translating a text The following mistakes are often found in some texts and can even detract from the original meaning thereof. 1. Remember that “you” in English can be translated as …
When coming up against a translation related with the restaurant and hospitality sector, a series of questions always crop up. Do all the dishes need to be translated? What importance does culture have in terms of the target language? How can communication between professionals in that sector be improved? We’ll try to give you an answer to these questions in the following sections. Some sadly popular examples The most common thing to do is to use an online translator to translate, in …