Words from the Wardrobe
A blog about translation, languages and culture tailored to ensure that your strategy really works in your target countries.
The origin of ferias in Spain
It’s hot in Spain, so I want to talk about some lighter stuff. Today I’ll tell you about the history of ferias in Spain. Besides one-day traditions like the night of San Juan, Spain is… leer más
The Night of San Juan in Spain
Although summer officially starts on 21 June, The Night of San Juan in Spain falls on 23 June. The night of San Juan in Spain celebrates the summer solstice. San Juan (Saint John) also has… leer más
Spanish: all for one and one for all. Really?
(2022 update) Thanks to globalisation and the internet, companies can do business with clients all over the world. Clients who do not necessarily speak English. Actually, more than half of internet searches are made in… leer más
A Guide to Translation Project Management
Today I’m talking about project management in translation. Even freelance translators who don’t outsource jobs to other colleagues will do project management as they have to plan costs, schedule jobs and do QA checks before… leer más
Year in Review in Translation
December is usually a hectic month in translation: last-minute requests, January project planning, invoices and lots of tea! This year, it is even more manic because I came back home to spend most of the… leer más
Build Trust on Black Friday: Translate your online store (2021 edit).
The small print needs translating too Some years ago, Black Friday stopped being a date on every American calendar and became a global phenomenon. It doesn’t matter if you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. It doesn’t even… leer más
Machine translation and recipes
Most Europeans have a soft spot for Scotland. It’s understandable with its breathtaking cliffs, castles that tell tales of bygone times and the irresistible petrichor, especially after the first shower of the day. Those who… leer más
Meet my colleagues (II)
Kim Causier, Spanish and French to English Translator I met Kim during my first year as a freelance translator when I needed a native English translator for a project at Prêt-à-translate. While that project didn’t… leer más