By Sarah-Claire Jordan Many of you have probably come in contact with Spanish somehow or other, either in high school or by going to certain areas of your hometown even. Spanish is pretty prevalent here in the U.S., so it’s almost unheard of to not encounter it in this day and age. In fact, after […]
Where were you born? Where do you live now? I was born in Poland. I moved to England in 2010. Where did you go to school? (High school/university/special institute/other training?) Do you have any industry or topical training that you bring to your translation work? […]
The white palatial Teatro Solís in central Montevideo has opened its doors for an exposition of the finest Milonga dancers from around. A dramatic recording is played to unleash the passionate dance of a caballero and his dama in the center spotlight. They are dancing an elaborate, quick-paced form of tango, their countenances touching and […]
Montevideo isn’t a densely populated city despite being the capital and the only major metropolis in Uruguay. The population of “panaderías” (bread shop), pubs, and restaurants is however quite dense lining the rustic streets of Montevideo’s midsection. Spanish, Italian, and French immigrants in the last century may be the reason Uruguay exhibits this “bread” and […]
Thank you to translator Barbara A. who worked on this project. Background During the last five years, the Municipality of La Falda in Argentina saw rapid growth in its influx of foreign tourists. La Falda is a city located in the province of Córdoba, Argentina where the main economic activity is tourism. The authorities decided […]
As we mentioned in our article The Global Neighborhood, a product or service might be successful in one cultural context; but then need to be altered—in some cases quite dramatically—to be successful in another. Spanish is a great example. Although the same language is spoken in many different countries, the meaning can vary greatly region […]
The vast mountainous region in central Peru is distinctly calm except for the bustling city of Huaraz (3100 meters). Foreigners swarm to the city for its proximity to the Cordillera Blanca, the world’s highest tropical region mountain range that offers amazing vistas alongside beautiful pristine lakes. Before leaving to explore, the tourists pick up maps, […]
Caracas, Venezuela, is the most insecure city in the World -in all senses. You walk through its concrete jungle of over 7 million souls, boggling the streets searching survival, it is perhaps your city too, a common panorama Taking the public transportation and boom you are immediately in the Urdaneta Avenue. What you don´t know […]
