At the border between Spain and France, it’s not just roads that cross each other – three languages, each with a strong identity, co-exist in that area: Catalan, Spanish and French. This cross-border area, especially in areas such as Alt Empordà or Northern Catalonia (Perpiñán and its vicinity), is a unique setting where multilingual communication is much more than an advantage – it’s a necessity. For companies that operate in this geographical region, using a Spanish-Catalan translator or a French …
Category: Culture and Localization
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Culture and localization are two fundamental concepts in professional translation. This space is dedicated to interesting facts and the characteristics of each language.
Catalonia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem doesn’t just stand out for its innovation and creativity; it’s also renowned for the real impact it has on people’s lives. Many of the country’s startups got off the ground in Barcelona’s neighborhoods, in inland towns or in local incubators. Some of them were Catalan-speaking, focusing on solving very specific needs in their immediate environment. What’s interesting about these initiatives is how they’ve managed to grow while staying true to their essence. Although initially focusing on the …
Choosing a translation agency in Bilbao is no small thing, especially when the quality of your communication directly influences brand perception, customer relations, and regulatory compliance. Within a multilingual environment like the Basque Country, where the Basque language and Castilian Spanish coexist in many situations, being able to rely on a professional translation service becomes a real strategic asset for any organization. Translation as part of your communication strategy Beyond its linguistic role, translation represents an extension of your company’s …
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 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 …