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With oceans and seas covering around 80% of the planet, the maritime industry has always been an important means of commercial and cultural communication. And in the world of translation this is a subject that encompasses a range of different subjects. The maritime industry has its own language and uses complex terminology laden with technical and engineering terms. If we…
A patent is a title given by public concession in order to ensure the exclusive right to commercial exploitation of a particular creation. In addition to guaranteeing the right of exclusive commercialization within the territory in which the registration took place, the patent functions as protection against competitors, who, in turn, cannot reproduce or copy the patented idea or product.…
Financial reports are among the most important documents for a company that maintains relations with investors. This is primarily due to the report’s target audience, which includes people who generally have a great deal of influence over the company and its future, including directors, investors, senior executives, and the press. So, it’s important that the annual report appears to be…
Have you ever heard of Ad Hoc Translation? Well, first of all, let’s understand what the expression “ad hoc” means. In Latin, “ad hoc” literally means “for this”. This meaning is clearly reflected in contemporary English usage of “ad hoc”: anything that is “ad hoc” can be thought of as existing “just for this purpose”. When should an Ad Hoc…
No matter where you are or who you talk to, the general idea that technology will someday do away with the need for translators is widespread. This idea is anything but new. Humanity has long dreamed of the day when technological advances can create a tool to break the language barrier. In this article, Global Languages will present arguments showing…
If you have ever gone through a period of study outside the country or accompanied the preparation of someone who has gone through this experience, you have probably heard of sworn translation. This type of service goes beyond the situation of documentation to enter foreign educational institutions, or even validation of studies outside the country, and is also necessary in…
At some point, you may have used a translation application that used the web to quickly translate words and phrases. Some apps translate text into an image. Other apps allow you to speak into the microphone and then translate your message into the language of your choice. Finally, there are simpler ones that translate the text based on what you input…
Technical translation is a specialized translation that involves the translation of documents produced by technical writers, or more specifically, texts related to technological subject areas or texts dealing with the practical application of scientific and technological information. In this article, Global Languages will show you the myths and facts when it comes to technical translation. Check them out: Any professional who…
Global Languages is one of the most respected translation companies in the Americas. And to achieve this position, the selection of translators from Portuguese to English is critical and takes place according to very strict criteria. In this article, Global Languages will tell you a little about how we select our professionals. Qualifications and testing We require a minimum of two years’ experience as…