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 …
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.
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 …
Spain has four official languages, each with their own particularities, reflecting the history of the regions in which they are spoken. As such, internal translation has become an essential tool, currently on the rise. What are the official languages of Spain? The Spanish Constitution establishes Castilian Spanish as the state’s official language, though some Autonomous Communities have a second co-official language on the same level as Spanish. Here is a list of Spain’s official languages: Below, you’ll find a summary …