Archive for February, 2008

Terminology for the Translation Industry

27Feb08

The site http://www.english-spanish-translation.info/ offers Translation Resources including Conversion Tools, Translation Related Books, Spanish Translation Software, etc. There are some terms related to the translation business which every translator should be familiar with. This terminology also helps Translation Buyers to make an educated decision when choosing a Translation Provider.
Below are some terms:
Apostille
A simplified and standardized form […]

Certified Translations in the U.S. and Abroad

25Feb08

While the words “certified translation” may bring to mind a translation that has gone through a rigorous process to check its validity, in the United States the reality is much simpler. A certified translation is simply a translation accompanied by the source text and a straightforward signed statement in which the translator attests to her […]

Machine Translation vs. Human Translation: Pay Less, Get Less

13Feb08

In the province of Buenos Aires they exist around 150 helmets of stay with lodging capacity. Of modest to luxurious, all offer varied alternative for all the tastes and budgets. It is possible to be enjoyed an only day of field or one more estadía prolonged.
-Babel Fish machine translation of text from ArgentinaTuristica.com
While you might […]

Social Networking in Spanish Explodes

05Feb08

Facebook, Friendster, Hi5, and MySpace are all social networking websites that are extremely popular with youth. Users can connect with others to chat, share photos, videos, and comments through individually designed pages. Up until recently, U.S.-based web applications have primarily been in English, although users can chat, post comments, and interact in Spanish.
A 2007 article […]