Translation services for international students

Translation for international students Spanish universities are a popular destination for international students from all over the world. With many student-orientated cities, such as Seville, Madrid, and Oviedo, it is no surprise that so many Erasmus students come here to study. During your time in Spain, you may need certain documents to be translated into […]

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New markets, new horizons, new languages

New markets, new horizons, new languages. We are currently experiencing a boom in distance, online and over the phone business. With the current lockdowns, almost everything we do now is online and also, to a certain extent, over the phone. eCommerce shops! You ask your local supermarket to bring you your groceries to your house, […]

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Interpretation on the frontlines

When we think of interpretation, we tend to think about places like the UN, the EU or other equally prestigious institutions. We picture highly qualified professionals in crisp suits, mingling with the leaders of the day. What we fail to realise, however, is that there are a lot of interpreters whose day to day is […]

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Quarantine, a CBLingua Translator´s perspective

  I have been asked to talk about my experience working under the current state of emergency due to the Covid-19 outbreak. So, what has working under the current state of emergency been like? This is actually only day 5 of my lockdown and the 5th day of work under the state of emergency in […]

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Still open for bussiness

I think it is safe to say that by now everyone in Spain, and maybe even around the world, knows about the state of emergency caused by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. This means that most places which are open to the public have to close. However, if you need a translation, sworn or otherwise, do […]

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The birth certificate act I: the sworn translation

  Birth certificates are hugely important. Birth certificates are used by a lot of countries to determine a person’s rights to things such as residency, citizenship, healthcare, schooling and even parental rights. Without a birth certificate, a person could find themselves in a lot of legal trouble. This is why birth certificates are often required […]

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The art of literary translation

The production of any translation is a challenge; the translator is required to have an impeccable grasp of often very specific vocabulary and complex grammatical structures of both the document’s original and target languages. The smallest detail, such as a missing accent or letter, is critical to the success of a translation. However, when this […]

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