Spanish is one of the richest, most diverse languages in the world, not just because of the number of Spanish speakers (over 500 million), but also because of its linguistic particularities. Among these, the longest words in Spanish awaken curiosity and amazement: some have dozens of letters and even present a challenge to native speakers. Exploring these oddities isn’t just a fun exercise; it also helps us understand the language and why professional translation services are essential when we’re working …
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Islamic calendar and key dates An Arabic to English translator not only translates terms; they also need to understand how the Islamic calendar (Hijri) affects contracts and international transactions. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic calendar is lunar, so the dates change by around 10-11 days each year. A English-Arabic translator who works with contracts and work schedules needs to be able to identify if the dates are expressed in the Gregorian or Islamic calendar, and warn of any legal …
The importance of metadata for international visibility In a professional website translation project, the metadata is vital to ensure the website appears in international search engines. Meta titles, meta descriptions and ALT tags are not just minor details; they directly impact SEO, user experience and accessibility. A website translation company needs to ensure that these tags are not only translated, but also culturally and technically adapted to the target market. Common problems when translating dynamic tags When working with website …
What is a sworn translation and who provides it? A sworn translation is an official translation that is legally valid, and signed and stamped by a sworn Catalan translator who is accredited by a competent authority (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Spanish or the General Directorate of Language Policy in Catalonia). That signature and stamp certify that the translation into Catalan or Spanish is faithful to the original, complete and carries the same legal value as the original document. …
Why does the format matter in video subtitling? Choosing the most appropriate subtitling format is not a minor technical detail. It has a direct impact on compatibility, accessibility and viewer experience. In subtitling for companies, where videos are used for training, internal communication, marketing and presentations, the most common formats are SRT, VTT and STL. Understanding the differences between these options helps when it comes to deciding what to ask your subtitling companies or subtitling agencies to do. SRT (SubRip): …