Italy and Spain are two countries which share common ground on art, history, food and, of course, language, despite being hundreds of miles apart. Over the centuries, the exchange between the two languages has left its mark, meaning that today we don’t even notice it. Did you know, for example, that words like “capricho” (whim, fancy) or “piano” have travelled between Italian and Spanish for centuries? For a Spanish-Italian translator, understanding this cultural crossover isn’t an added bonus, but an …
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Over the last number of years, the Italian market has become one of the most attractive for Spanish companies looking to break into new markets. The fact that we share cultural roots, geography and a consolidated commercial relationship makes Italy a natural trade partner. However, there’s still a barrier to overcome: the language.Although Italian and Spanish come from the same linguistic family, they’re actually more different than you’d think. Over-relying on similarities can lead to communication faux pas. Which is …
The 2024 Olympic Games brought together hundreds of athletes from over 200 countries. At this human, international, and sporting event, communication and translation played a fundamental role in guaranteeing understanding and interaction between participants. Were you aware of just how important language was at the most recent Olympic Games? Can you guess which were the main languages at this Parisian get-together? Find out with us. Most spoken languages at the Olympic Games In Tokyo 2020, 35,000 volunteers offered linguistic assistance …
The digital age has brought with it a significant transformation in the translation market that can even be seen in emerging languages. With a doubt, innovativeinformation and communication technologies have shaken up how language services are provided. In fact, translators use state-of-the-art tools to speed up and fine-tune their work. To name but a few, computer-assisted translation software and machine translation have gained ground. On the other hand, larger volumes of texts and information in different languages can be accessed, …
The variety of interpretation types reflects this language discipline’s capacity to build bridges between cultures. The world is becoming increasingly globalized, which is progressively increasing our need to communicate effectively in different languages. To fulfil this need, new interpretation applications are being used that are increasingly adapted to suit this ever-changing climate. The role of interpretation Linguistic interpretation is a process used to enable a person to understand information provided in a different language. It is different to translation in …