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» Prospectos de Medicamentos. Responsabilidad del traductor: “... ante la menor duda consulte a su medico.... y/o traductor...”
By Mariana Toscano | Published 03/6/2006 | Medical Translation | Recommendation:RateSecARateSecARateSecARateSecARateSecI
Considerando la importancia de encaminarse hacia un campo específico dentro de la traducción y en este caso, la traducción médica, puntualmente de prospectos de medicamentos; es fundamental valerse de las herramientas apropiadas para lograrlo. Tenemos gran responsabilidad en la elección de cada palabra y de los recursos de los que vamos a valernos. Para ello sugiero una especial atención a los pasos a seguir al enfrentar una traducción médica, los cuales generalmente se dan naturalmente, pero puede resultar interesante detenerse a estudiar con más hincapié.
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» Challenges of Translating Advertisement and Marketing Text into Bengali
By Binod Ringania | Published 07/15/2024 | Translator Education | Not yet recommended
Translating advertisement and marketing text into Bengali presents several challenges, including preserving the original message's impact, maintaining brevity, and ensuring cultural sensitivity. Translators must navigate issues such as adapting wordplay and idiomatic expressions, dealing with technical jargon, and incorporating local references while working under tight deadlines. Success in this field requires not only linguistic proficiency but also a deep understanding of both cultures, creativity in adaptation, and the ability to balance accuracy with marketing effectiveness.
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» Navigating the similarities between Azerbaijani and Turkish
By Giulbas Kazimova | Published 06/21/2024 | Translation Theory | Recommendation:RateSecARateSecIRateSecIRateSecIRateSecI
The article examines the difficulties encountered in communication between Azerbaijani and Turkish languages due to their close linguistic relationship. While these Turkic languages are largely mutually intelligible, they exhibit distinct characteristics shaped by different cultural and linguistic influences. The similarity of these languages can lead to confusion in translation and interpretation, particularly in formal contexts where precision is crucial. Translators must be aware of the subtle differences in connotations and cultural references in order to avoid misunderstandings. The article underscores the significance of enhancing awareness about the distinctive characteristics differentiating these languages and urges the implementation of educational initiatives and collaborative endeavors to enhance communication between speakers of Azerbaijani and Turkish.
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» Industry Sector: Efficient Technical Translation
By Marco Mesquita | Published 06/20/2024 | Tech/Engineering Translation | Recommendation:RateSecARateSecIRateSecIRateSecIRateSecI
Technical translation is crucial in the industrial sector as it facilitates the precise communication of technical specifications, operation manuals, and safety documentation across linguistic and cultural borders. This type of translation not only aids in the global expansion of industrial operations but also ensures compliance with international regulations and safety standards.
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» Proofreading guidelines in legal translation
By Terratra OÜ | Published 03/5/2024 | Legal/Patent Translation | Not yet recommended
In summary, the article underscores the role of proofreading as a vital checkpoint in legal translation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to legal terminology. Terratra is presented as a reliable choice for legal translation needs, offering both local and international services.
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» The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Future of Voice-Over Acting
By Terratra OÜ | Published 03/5/2024 | Software and the Internet | Recommendation:RateSecARateSecIRateSecIRateSecIRateSecI
The article discusses the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of voice-over services. It acknowledges the significant advancements in AI technology, particularly in voice synthesis, allowing machines to replicate human speech accurately. The benefits of AI in terms of cost efficiency, quick production, and versatility are highlighted, with examples of industries where voice-over services are commonly used.
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