With the UK being a common law country, sworn translation does not necessarily exist in the same way it does in a civil law country such as Spain or France. Whereas in civil law countries, sworn translators are government appointed, with some sort of qualification in Translating and Interpreting, in the UK almost anyone can […]
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Translation challenges in the midst of a pandemic
The unexpected arrival of COVID-19 creating one of the most unprecedented environments for the global community has brought with it incredible challenges to the world of translation. The understanding of Coronavirus has been vital as we then attempt to disseminate public health advice on a global scale, where translation acts as a key and crucial […]
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The requirements for what constitutes a ‘certified’ legal translation vary significantly across different global jurisdictions, varying from exclusive recognition of documents produced by sworn translators, formally appointed by a country’s ministry of justice; to a complete absence of requirements. Unlike in technical translation, it is crucial when conducting a translation in a legal capacity that […]
Continue readingThe importance of translating voting information for Hispanic Americans in the US 2020 Presidential Election
In the United States, many Hispanic Americans face various challenges when trying to find voting information, such as voting dates, registration information and applications for ballot by post. For example, incorrect translations have been found on election websites, or simply a lack of details, despite the fact that Hispanic Americans form the second largest people […]
Continue readingI need a translation, should it be official?
I need a translation, should it be official? how do I know? The world of sworn translation and translation in general can be confusing for the uninitiated, especially when we start talking about the different types of translation available. Yes, there are different types of translation. So, let’s take a look. Normal translation and Sworn […]
Continue readingThe use of languages in the Eurovision Song Contest
For many people across the world, the Eurovision Song Contest is the event of the year that they look forward to the most, hosting Eurovision parties, or gathering in pubs and bars to add some atmosphere to the evening. In the UK, it’s a running joke that we will always come last despite our best […]
Continue readingECOMMERCE LOCALIZATION
Ecommerce localization, the dos and dont´s. So you want to open up your ecommerce site to a whole new market, but you are at a loss to how to best take your first steps. You know you have a good product and that it would sell but are unsure about how to best localize your […]
Continue readingTranslating qualifications
We translate a lot of different types of qualifications here at CBlingua from many different countries and for many different reasons. Most people that need to translate their degrees and other qualifications do so because they need to get it recognized in a different country in order to get a job or to study. Generally, […]
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Have you just moved to the Costa del Sol and need an official, sworn translation of your documents? Then look no further…
Imagine: you´ve just upped and moved to the Costa del Sol, in search of a new life, full of sun, sand, and sangria. At first, the whole experience is thrilling: the novelty of how cheap the food is; how welcoming the andaluces are; and most importantly, the sheer amount of sun – it really does […]
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American Princess, British Royal Family, Global Event. Okay, so Meghan won´t actually be a princess, she’ll have the title of Duchess, but unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ll know that this weekend Meghan married Britain’s Prince Harry. In what I’m sure was fairy tale wedding for both Harry and Meghan wedding we saw […]
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