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Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
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Portugalsko
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Člen (2007)
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All of the above plus some... 09:55

1. Anyone who is a bilingual can translate,
2. A translator can translate any subject matter,
3. A translator can translate in both directions,
4. Translation is simply replacing word-for-word,
5. Translation and interpreting are the same job,
6. Nowadays, with all the technology available, translation should be as fast as light…
7. Should I go on?

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expressisverbis
Géraldine Fourrier
Heather Oland
 
Daryo
Daryo
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A not so minor distinction completely forgotten ... 10:16

There is a not so minor distinction completely forgotten in the wording of this poll question:

there are 'clients' and 'clients' - the 'clients' who need the translation for themselves (privately or for their business) and those who are nothing more than intermediaries are two completely different beasts in the 'translation market' jungle.

Also, the real problem [especially with intermediaries] is often not in 'misconceptions' but in ignoring 'conceptions' that they sh... See more
There is a not so minor distinction completely forgotten in the wording of this poll question:

there are 'clients' and 'clients' - the 'clients' who need the translation for themselves (privately or for their business) and those who are nothing more than intermediaries are two completely different beasts in the 'translation market' jungle.

Also, the real problem [especially with intermediaries] is often not in 'misconceptions' but in ignoring 'conceptions' that they should know as supposed professionals. ▲ Collapse


expressisverbis
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Heather Oland
 
expressisverbis
expressisverbis
Portugalsko
Local time: 12:54
angličtina -> portugalština
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Depending on the client, of course. 10:18

"What is your best rate?" 😂
Probably one of the most common questions.
But the real question should be: "What level of expertise, quality and responsibility does this project require?"
Translation is not just about words; it is about knowledge, training, experience, specialization, judgement and accountability.
A good translation requires much more than linguistic skills.

Daryo
Gregor Trebec
Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Josephine Cassar
Heather Oland
 


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