In the age of automation and artificial intelligence, advances in translation seem unstoppable. But there is one language that continues to test even the most advanced systems: Arabic. That’s why the work of a Spanish to Arabic translator remains irreplaceable when seeking accuracy and cultural coherence. A language with a unique structure Arabic is built on roots made up of three consonants that create different words depending on the accompanying pattern. This rich, non-linear morphology presents a particular challenge to …
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In the field of specialized translation, we usually think of converting texts from one written language to another, but communication goes much further than words. A clear example of this is sign language, a visual and gestural system with its own grammar and structure that allows millions of deaf people to communicate fluently. However, as with spoken languages, there are different sign languages in the world. In this article, we analyze the differences between Spanish Sign Language (LSE) and other …
When we are thinking about communicating a message beyond our language borders, we often use terms such as transcreation and cultural adaptation. At first sight, they may appear to be the same thing, but in practice they have different purposes, processes and scopes. Understanding the difference between them is essential for those working with creative content, international marketing or videogame and software localization services. What is transcreation? Transcreation combines translation and creation. It doesn’t seek to translate the original text …
There’s something in the way that Italians speak that instantly captures our attention. It sounds warmer, more expressive and almost musical. Even when we don’t understand all the words they’re saying, we perceive an emotion that transcends language. That musicality, which is also there when we translate from Italian to Spanish, can be explained in technical terms: it is the prosody, rhythm and melody of speech. Understanding how prosody affects how a message is perceived helps us to understand why …
Japan is renowned for its cultural and linguistic diversity. While Japanese is often thought of as a single, homogenous language, it actually has many dialects that differ in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and even how conversations are structured. Understanding these differences is of utmost importance for Japanese translation projects, particularly when an accurate and natural-sounding translation is sought. Main Japanese dialects While there are dozens of local variations, linguists typically split Japanese dialects into broad regional groups. Each dialect has its …