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Which Spanish variant should you choose for your translation?

By ATA Compass | March 27, 2024

Image generated with Adobe Firefly By Molly Yurick | Compass author The Spanish language is as beautiful as it is diverse. It’s a global…

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Video Translation and Subtitling: The Ins and Outs of “Subs and Dubs”

By ATA Compass | January 31, 2024

By Olivia Caputo | Compass author Thanks to the success of international blockbusters like Parasite and Squid Game (both originally in Korean), video translation…

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The Spanish to English Translation Process: A Translator’s View

By ATA Compass | December 1, 2023

As an ATA certified Spanish-to-English translator specializing in medical and marketing translation as well as official documents, my job is not just to change…

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6 Reasons NOT to Use Your Bilingual Staff as Translators or Interpreters

By ATA Compass | November 1, 2023

Your bilingual staff members carry a lot of weight on their shoulders. The pros of hiring multilingual employees are obvious: they make it easier…

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Brain works

By ATA Compass | October 11, 2023

This article originally appeared on the Bulletin of the UK-based Institute of Translation and Interpreting. It is republished with permission. All translators and interpreters…

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Subtitle Translation and Captioning: the Key Ingredients to Successful Social Media Video Marketing

By ATA Compass | August 30, 2023

Learn how you can leverage subtitle translation and captioning to expand reach, boost engagement, ensure accessibility, and more – from a professional subtitler and…

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Consecutive vs. Simultaneous Interpreting: What’s the Difference?

By ATA Compass | July 19, 2023

Linguists rejoiced at the trailer for The Covenant when it stated what many of us have been grumbling about under our breath for decades.…

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How to Translate Your Website: 3 Key Considerations

By ATA Compass | June 28, 2023

You’ve launched a website for your business or organization. Congratulations! Now, what next? If you want to reach an even wider audience for your…

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Your Four-Step Guide to Meeting the USCIS Certified Translation Requirements

By ATA Compass | June 7, 2023

The immigration process can be stressful and getting your documents translated into English should not add to that stress. This quick and easy guide…

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How Much Does a Translation Cost?

By ATA Compass | May 17, 2023

If you’re looking for translation services, you’re likely wondering how much translations cost. Whether you need a birth certificate or diploma translation, a translation…

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Machine Translation vs. Human Translation: Will Artificial Intelligence Replace the World’s Second Oldest Profession?

By ATA Compass | April 5, 2023

Translators pride themselves on being excellent communicators, and so they should. After all, it’s their job! But sometimes, even the best communicators can talk…

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Breaking Intercultural Communication Barriers in Business

Breaking Intercultural Communication Barriers in Business

By ATA Compass | March 15, 2023

Have you ever sensed that you offended someone in a work setting without understanding why? Or have you ever worked with someone from another…

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