Author: AdminBarbier
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Coronavirus: 14 questions and answers about the virus
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of Coronavirus. This new strain was discovered back in December 2019, when an outbreak occurred in the city of Wuhan, China. This virus has led to the biggest health crisis in modern history, and it has spread to more than 170 countries, infecting more than 2 million people around the world. Below…
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Translation Memory and Why You Should Use One
Everyone who is into the translation world knows that Translation Memory has given a major boost to the translation process. Nearly every field of translation can benefit from a TM. Due to its value, Translation Memory has become a basic element for any translation company or freelance translator. If you’re a rookie translator or a client who struggles to understand how a TM works,…
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Mayan Languages Spoken in Guatemala
Known for exquisite recipes, beautiful landscapes, breathtaking volcanoes, and natural wonders, Guatemala is a beautiful country located in Central America. Guatemala has been a place of interest for many professionals from different fields. Hikers, social activists, photographers, chefs, singers and even movie directors like George Lucas have found inspiration from this multicultural land. Even though the official language in Guatemala…
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Should Clients Provide Context to Their Translators?
Around the globe, many translators spend at least four years of their lives studying and analyzing the depths of language and context: learning equivalents avoiding false cognates absorbing cultural differences In other words, they are trying to learn how to think in a language rather than just speak or write in it. They work hard to…
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Does Spanglish Improve or Worsen the Quality of a Translation?
Spanglish, or “the act of combining words and idioms from both Spanish and English” is a term that almost every Spanish or English speaker is familiar with. We hear it on the street, at the malls and we may even use it in our everyday conversations. It is also when the word we are looking for is on the…
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4 Reasons to Choose Human Translation over Machine Translation
A couple of decades ago, the idea of having a machine working in companies all over the world was something that we thought could only happen in a science fiction movie. Having a “robot-maid” like in The Jetsons that could take care of our chores was nothing but a childhood dream. One that, even if we thought…
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Barbier International joins the USMCOCCA
Barbier International is proud to announce that has joined the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce California Regional Chapter ( USMCOCCA ). Since 1973, the United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce has been a well-recognized chartered bi-national organization and promotes trade and investment among these two North American nations. The Chamber represents more than 1,000 businesses in both the United States and…
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Difference Between Dialects and Languages
If you’re a translator, you’re probably familiar with both terms, dialects and languages. You may also know why understanding the difference between them is important when you provide a translation or interpretation service. On the other hand, if you’re a client, it’s very likely that you consider both terms synonyms. As client, you may also be unaware why you…
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6 books every translator should read
Reading is one of the cornerstones for the acquisition of knowledge. It is also one of the best skills we can obtain and will accompany us throughout our lives allowing us to understand the world and everything around us. Books also help us grow as professionals. Around the world the translation industry is in a constant state…
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Barbier International joins the OCHCC
At Barbier International, we’re proud to announce that in March of 2019, we joined the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ( OCHCC ). Since 1986, the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has provided services to businesses in Orange County. For over 30 years, they have represented the interests and provided access to 30,000 Hispanic-owned businesses. The OCHCC also supports the development of…