RESTRUCTURING

Definition: It refers to the process of reorganizing or rearranging the structure of a sentence, paragraph, or larger textual unit in the target language to convey the same meaning as the original text while adhering to linguistic, grammatical, and stylistic conventions. This technique is used when the structure of the source language cannot be directly replicated in the target language due to differences in syntax, word order, or cultural norms. 

Example 1:

Source text: "She kicked the bucket"

Target text: "Se murió"

In this example we can see that the English idiom "kick the bucket" means to die, but the literal translation would not make sense in Spanish. Instead, the translator uses a different idiomatic expression ("se murió") to convey the same meaning. The sentence structure is restructured to fit the idiomatic expression in Spanish. 

Example 2:

Source text: "Despite the rain, we decided to go for a walk in the park, and then we went to see a movie."

Target text: "A pesar de la lluvia, decidimos dar un paseo por el parque y luego fuimos a ver una pelicula."

In the example, the English sentence is complex, with multiple clauses and actions. The translator restructures the sentence in Spanish to maintain clarity and readability, breaking it down into simpler components while conveying the same sequence of events.