Knowing several languages is becoming more and more common, and in many cases you’re able to express yourself in at least one or two other languages in addition to your native language. This allows you to make yourself understood and to be able to interpret documents that are not written in your native language. However, for certain kinds of texts it is essential to have a professional translator to avoid mistakes and to ensure the message is delivered accurately. 3 …
Author: Óscar Martín
Medical translation is a branch of scientific-technical translation that focuses on the field of medicine and related sciences. It’s main goal is to convey information in the most objective way possible, achieving precision, clarity, and term accuracy. What are the areas of specialization in medical translation? Although at first you may think that “medical translation” is equivalent to translating patient records or package inserts, it includes a lot more than that. It covers five sectors: translation agencies or companies, the …
Do you know what the different fields of translation are? Here, we’ll sum up their main characteristics to help you choose the translation specialization that best suits your personal tastes. What types of translation are there? Translators are trained to adapt to any job, but it’s also important that they broaden their knowledge when dealing with translations such as those included in the following types. Technical This includes the translation of user manuals and instructions, as well as technical documents …
Twitter is a powerful social network that any translator can use to its fullest potential. In this blog post, we will give you a series of tips for translators who use Twitter. If you’re starting out in the world of translation, it’s important that you know how to take advantage of one of today’s most successful social networks. If you use the platform right, it will help you connect with your audience and get more customers. For starters, we should …
Culture and art are universal goods that should be available to everyone. Globally, there are some 7,000 languages, of which between 150 and 200 are spoken by at least one million people. Can you imagine arriving at the British Museum and not enjoying your visit because the signage is only available in English? The translation for the arts and culture is of vital importance in today’s world. The essence of arts and culture translation There is no doubt that people …