When 'FROM' and 'OF' Part Company
English Prepositions… Oh, Them! It comes as no surprise to anyone who works with languages that there are some words in Portuguese for which we can't find exact matches in…
Translating Ideas
The Art of Translating Ideas
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WORD ORDER – WHEN IT STARTS AT THE END… OR FROM THE MIDDLE
Will Your Client Have a Hard Time Understanding Your Translation? We've established that translating is a technical skill, but more than that, it's an art. Every translator needs to have…
Following the Words Closely vs. Probing Beneath Them
Idioms Can Be a Tough Nut to Crack I know we've said it before, but it's worth repeating: Translating is much more than a technical skill − it's an art.…
Never Take It For Granted
The Challenge We've established that translating is a technical skill, but more than that, it's an art. Every translator needs to have a deep understanding of the languages he or…
OOPS! NO EXACT MATCH!
Translations Should Reflect the Original As we've pointed out before, translating is more than a technical skill – it's an art. A translator needs to have a deep understanding of…
The Letter Kills, The Spirit Gives Life
(The Bible, 2 Corinthians 3:6) Don't Joke With Translations Let's get one thing straight right from the start. Translating is much more than a technical skill − it's an art.…