One Step Futher: Specialized Translation and its Characteristics
Knowing a language is just the beginning. From the “legalese” of sworn translations to the ever-evolving jargon of the financial world and the life-critical precision of medical texts, specialized translation requires more than just bilingual skills—it demands expertise. Discover the unique challenges of legal, economic, and technical translation, and learn why choosing a specialist is the only way to ensure your message doesn’t get lost in translation.
COVID-19: Challenges of a Global Crisis for the Translation Industry
As professional translators, we work with multiple languages, which inevitably leads us to interact with diverse cultures and people from around the world on a daily basis. So, while it may initially seem unlikely, we are often the first to see the signs that harbinger a crisis or extraordinary events such as those that have […]
Marketing Translation: Getting Creative with Languages
How do we make something that sells here, sell over there?” Marketing translation is much more than swapping words; it’s about creative ingenuity and cultural bridging. From iconic taglines to viral campaigns, discover why your brand needs a dynamic professional who knows the target culture to a T and can turn a simple message into a powerful call to action
Guide to Surviving an Urgent Translation
“We need it by tomorrow… into Chinese!” We’ve all been there: an urgent translation lands on your desk and panic sets in. Before you pull an all-nighter or call your “bilingual” brother-in-law, read our survival guide. From avoiding the “Grey’s Anatomy” trap to choosing between freelancers and LSPs, here is how to handle a translation emergency without losing your mind—or your professional reputation.
Volunteer Translation: What You Need to Know About Translation and Interpreting for a Good Cause
Beyond dictionaries, there is a human heart. Discover the world of volunteer translation, its vital role in humanitarian crises, and follow our colleague Sandra’s firsthand experience collaborating with global movements.
Historic Challenges in Audiovisual Translation – The Hodor Dilemma
The Hodor Dilemma: When translation writes its own history. For 25 years, translators kept his name as it was—until a single scene changed everything. Discover the fascinating (and stressful) world of literary and TV translation, where “Hold the door” became a global linguistic puzzle, and learn why our job is always a high-stakes team effort.
Freelance vs. Agency vs. LSP – Part I
Your son has the opportunity to go study abroad in Spain! He’s in charge of packing his bag. And you … well, you have to take care of everything else. Including that mountain of paperwork. All in Spanish, of course. The problem is that you haven’t practiced Spanish in a while, probably since high school, and the […]
Legal Translation and Sworn Translation: Two Big Unknowns
Legal vs. Sworn Translation: What’s the verdict? Many businesses and individuals know they need a “legal” document translated, but they aren’t sure if it needs to be “sworn.” From birth certificates to international contracts, we break down the key differences, the role of official stamps, and how to choose the right service to ensure your documents are legally recognized abroad.
7 tips on how to find a job after getting a degree in Translation
Sooner or later, we all find ourselves in front of that wall. For some, it’s a distant memory, for others, not much time has passed. A few got a leg up from Lady Luck and made it to the other side without scraping their shoes. Some of us, on the other hand, crashed into it […]
Welcome to the Exero Soluciones Blog!
Welcome aboard! We’re launching the EXERO blog: a meeting point for those passionate about language, communication, and the world of professional translation.