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WHAT ARE TRANSLATION TECHNIQUES?

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  Hello, welcome to our blog! You may ask, What is a translation technique? So, here we have a brief definition: Translation techniques are strategies or approaches used by translators to convey the meaning of a source text accurately and effectively in the target language. These techniques are employed to overcome linguistic, cultural, and structural differences between languages while preserving the essence and intention of the original text. There are various translation techniques, and translators often combine them based on the context and requirements of the translation task. Here are some common translation techniques:   literal translation    borrowing   calque   equivalence   transposition/recategorization   modulation    adaptation   expansion/contraction   recycling information   restructuring  
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LITERAL TRANSLATION

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  Definition: : Translating text word-for-word without considering context or idiomatic expressions. Example 1:                 ST:                                            TT: "I am on cloud nine."                  "Estoy en la nube nueve." Explanation: The literal translation maintains the structure of the original phrase but may not capture the idiomatic meaning accurately in Spanish. Example 2:                        ST:                                                                TT: "Out of sight, out of mind."         ...
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BORROWING

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Definition: Borrowing involves taking a word or phrase from the source language (SL) and incorporating it directly into the target language (TL) without translation. Example 1:                             ST:  "The CEO presented the new strategy."                               TT:  "El CEO presentó la nueva estrategia." Explanation: The term "CEO" is borrowed from English into Spanish without translation, as it is commonly used and understood in both languages. Example 2:                              ST:  "They are discussing the new project."                                TT:  "Están discutiendo el nuevo proyecto." Explanation: Similarly, "project" is borrowed into ...
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CALQUE

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Definition: Directly translating a phrase or expression from one language to another, maintaining the original word order and structure. Example 1:                               ST: "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."                               TT:  "La manzana no cae lejos del árbol." Explanation: The structure and literal meaning of the idiom are preserved in Spanish. Example 2:              ST:                                       TT: "To break the ice."             "Romper el hielo." Explanation: The calque replicates the structure of the English idiom in Spanish.
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EQUIVALENCE

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Definition: Finding a corresponding expression or phrase in the target language that conveys the same meaning as the source text, considering cultural and linguistic differences. Example 1:                             ST: "Actions speak louder than words."                              TT:  "Una imagen vale más que mil palabras." Explanation: The equivalence captures the same meaning in Spanish, using the culturally relevant expression "Una imagen vale más que mil palabras" to convey the idea. Example 2:                   ST:                                          TT: "Chip off the old block."     " De tal palo, tal astilla" Explanation: The Spanish expression captures the ...
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TRANSPOSITION/RECATIGORIZATION

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Definition: it  is a translation technique that involves changing the grammatical structure or word order of the source text while preserving the meaning. This technique is used when the structure of the source language does not align with the conventions of the target language. Example 1: Source text : "The cake was eaten by the boy."   Target text : "El pastel fue comido por el niño "   In English, the sentence is in passive voice with the subject ("the cake") coming after the verb ("was eaten by"). In Spanish, active voice is preferred, so the translator restructures the sentence to "El pastel fue comido por el niño " (The cake was eaten by the boy), maintaining the same meaning but adjusting the structure to fit Spanish conventions.   Example 2: Source text: "They went to the park yesterday."   Target text: "Ellos fueron al parque ayer ."   In this example, while the word order and structure differ slightly bet...
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MODULATION

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Definition:  refers to the adjustment of the perspective or tone of the translated text to better suit the cultural or linguistic norms of the target language. It involves modifying elements such as style, tone, register, or even the underlying meaning of the source text to ensure that the translated message resonates effectively with the target audience. Example 1: Source text: "Just can do it" Target text: "Simplemente hazlo" In this example the modulation ensures that the slogan maintains its punch and resonates with the target audience, even though the literal translation might not convey the same impact.   Example 2: Source text: "Looking forward to hearing from you soon" Target language: "Espero su pronta respuesta" In this example the modulation works because it maintains the professional tone and expectation for communication while using language that is more typical in Spanish business correspondence.  
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