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 …
Category: Translation and Spelling
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In the translation and spelling category, we will cover the main spelling and grammatical errors that should always be taken into account when translating.
When a text is being translated, it is common for a series of errors to be made that repeat at an alarming rate. Below, we’ll tell you about the most recurring one and offer you the most effective solutions for you to avoid them. The most common mistakes when translating a text The following mistakes are often found in some texts and can even detract from the original meaning thereof. 1. Remember that “you” in English can be translated as …
Translation should not be taken as something literal; in a way, it can even be considered an art. If you don’t believe that, just think about some of the most embarrassing translation mistakes that have been made throughout history. The majority of them sound too literal or were made because the translator wasn’t paying attention when listening. Let’s discover the most famous mistakes of translation. The 8 most historic translation mistakes 1. The Bible and its continuous mistakes It is …
When learning a language, it is always necessary to have a dictionary that does more than just offer you the meaning of a word; instead, it should also offer complementary grammar explanations. What are the best dictionaries for learning a language? In this post, we’ll tell you about the most famous ones. The most recommendable dictionaries for learning languages Before we tell you what dictionaries are the most recommendable, we must note that there are specific dictionaries for phrases, for …
From time to time, a translator faces the following question: should a brand name be translated? In this post, we’ll tackle this question and provide some examples of translations to illustrate what can be done with foreign brand names. Should brand names be translated? Absolutely. Although it’s not necessary in the case of proper names, brand names should be translated. However, translations are not meant to be literal, but rather improve on the way the name is pronounced in a …