Preparation of a traduction

Preparation of a traduction

Socio-cultural mediator

Skills necessary in preparation for knowledge of languages (or dialects) and cultures.

• Have thorough knowledge of both languages.

• Guarantee a certain neutrality and distance.

Notice if there is a certain lack of knowledge or a cultural difference between the two parties.

• Possess a certain terminology and be able to change the register when needed.

Adapt the text according to the situation and listeners.

Have a pleasant voice.

• Capacity to use reference works (dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.)

Have the ability to passively receive and transmit everything a speaker says, without engaging emotionally and without expressing his point of view.

Be spontaneous.

Have a good memory.

Other advantages of the interpreter are: control and management of emotions, memory quality, concentration capacity, experience

Stages and Elements

The translation process comprises

Initial analysis of the text

Research of the source text from a terminology

First version of translation

Correcting the first version of the translation

• Stylistic revision and terminology of the translation

Elaboration of the final version

Correction of the final translation

Depending on the purpose that the translation for the client serves

Types (Chirimbu, Chirimbu, 2012: 658)

Making the text international

A functional translation

An informative translation

it is based on the source text and conventions in the target language on the type of text. If cultural differences determine the need for adaptation, the content of the source text will be adapted to serve the desired purpose in that situation

An authorized translation

translation of oficial use or international documents, which shall be carried out by special translators empowered to do so by the competent authorities. In this case the translator attests that the translation of the document complies with the original.

An adaptation

The source text is adapted on form and/or content criteria to fulfill the desired purpose in the target language

The information contained in the source text is summarized in the target text and/or the relevant passages are translated

An update

An existing source text is changed and updated based on topical information in the source or target language

Making the text local

Linguistic-cultural adaptation and translation of software applications, technical descriptions, user manuals, etc., for target markets.

A technical documentation

Adaptation of technical descriptions, software products, user manuals, etc., to allow for further localization of the source text.

translation of reference texts (instructions for use, repair manual, etc.)