Translating Sentences: A Journey Across Languages

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What is your name?

Como te llamas?

How old are you?

Cuantos anos tienes?

I am 38 years old

Tengo treinta y ocho anos

Where do you live?

<p>Donde vives?</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are you from?

<p>De donde eres?</p> Signup and view all the answers

I am from England

<p>Soy de Inglaterra</p> Signup and view all the answers

Translation is the art of converting the meaning of a text, spoken or written, from one language to another with the goal of conveying the intended meaning accurately and ______.

<p>faithfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

Context plays a crucial role in translation, as it helps determine the intended meaning of a ______.

<p>sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Words and phrases can have multiple meanings depending on the ______ in which they are used.

<p>context</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of puns, metaphors, and idioms can be challenging to translate because they often have no direct equivalent in another ______.

<p>language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Understanding the target culture's values and traditions can help create more appropriate ______.

<p>translations</p> Signup and view all the answers

The role of technology advances in translation includes the use of machine translation (MT) and computer-aided translation (CAT) tools to make it easier and faster for translators to translate ________.

<p>sentences</p> Signup and view all the answers

Despite the utility of technology in translation, translators still need to review and revise translations to ensure accuracy and ________.

<p>consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

By understanding the nuances of both the source and target languages, translators can produce accurate, natural-sounding, and culturally sensitive ________.

<p>translations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Translation requires skill, patience, and cultural sensitivity to create accurate, natural-sounding, and culturally sensitive ________.

<p>translations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Integration of technology continues to provide valuable tools for translators and ________ alike.

<p>language learners</p> Signup and view all the answers

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