Scientific translation is one of the areas of translation services that plays a fundamental role in the worldwide dissemination of academic and scientific knowledge, overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers. To learn more about what a scientific translation service is, what its main applications are in everyday life, who can provide this type of service and how to hire it, read on:
What is scientific translation?
Scientific translation is the act of converting texts of technical, academic, and scientific documents from one language to another, regardless of the languages involved. In this type of technical translation, the goal should always be to have an accurate and easy-to-understand text of the concepts presented in documents such as research articles, theses, scientific reports, etc. Its main function is to collaborate in the dissemination of this type of material, making it accessible and easily understood by scholars and interested parties anywhere in the world.
What are the main applications?
Some of the most important applications of scientific translation in everyday life are: facilitating communication between scientists, academics and researchers by sharing research and scientific articles, documenting clinical trials, facilitating the commercialization of scientific innovations, and contributing to education and teaching in general by making these materials understandable to the largest number of people through translation into different languages.
The challenges
The biggest challenge in this type of service is undoubtedly the use and contextualization of jargon and abbreviations. To overcome this difficulty, it is essential that in addition to linguistic knowledge, the professional translator has some technical knowledge in the field of interest of the document to be translated.
Who performs scientific translations?
Scientific translations must be performed by qualified and experienced professionals who have the necessary technical knowledge and solid language skills. When choosing an agency to provide scientific translation services, it is essential to ensure that there is an explicit commitment to confidentiality on the part of the translators, as well as strict quality control and responsibility for deadlines.
Scientific translation service
Here at Global Languages, we have a team trained and experienced in providing various types of translation services, including technical translation, which includes scientific translation services for fields such as electrical-electronic, medical, chemical, mechanical, business, civil, and others. Contact us to learn more about scientific translation and other types of services, clarify doubts, and request a quote for your needs. We have offices in the cities of Miami, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Curitiba and Joinville, and we are always available to help you!
