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I have always been passionate about supporting social causes and helping those in need. So when the NC Victim Assistance Network contacted English to Spanish requesting pro-bono translation services, I was happy to know I could use my skills to make a difference.
More people are reading in Spanish, and Amazon is catering to this audience by encouraging self-published authors to enter the 2nd annual Indie Literary Prize contest. Translating books from English to Spanish now has even more opportunity, as more Spanish-speaking readers turn to Amazon Tienda Kindle for Spanish books.
I’d bet you didn’t know that Cinco de Mayo is more widely celebrated in the U.S. than it is in its origin country of Mexico. Some sources go far enough to say Cinco de Mayo is more of a Mexican-American holiday than a Mexican one. This is a classic example of the importance of cultural relevancy in English to Spanish translations.
Online translation tools like Google Translate are evolving tremendously, but in the area of English to Spanish translation, there’s no substitute for the human element — especially not in business or safety settings. See the 3 ways Google Translate may be missing the point of this irreplicable element.
Within Raleigh, 52% of the Hispanic population is Mexican. And if you’re not yet translating your business and marketing materials from English to Spanish (and in the correct dialect appropriate for Mexican-American North Carolinians), that’s a lot of potential workers and consumers that you’re missing out on!
Accurate translation of Employee Handbooks and Safety Manuals can prevent financial loss, injury, and even death. Ensure your company is following current OSHA regulations and that all of your employees fully understand how to react in an emergency situation — especially those who do not speak English as their first language. Translating Employee Handbooks and Safety Manuals from English to Spanish can lead to a better prepared, more productive workforce.
While similar to American Valentine’s Day, Mexico’s Día de San Valentín can be celebrated by all the people of Mexico, not just happy couples. That’s because it’s known as the day of love and friendship.
Have information on your company, your services, your products translated into Spanish. This benefits your Spanish-speaking employees and potential customers, and opens the door to a whole new audience segment.
In Spain, the spirit of generosity and joy, popularly represented in America by Santa, manifests itself in the visit of the Three Wise Men. Often, entire neighborhoods commune together, with extended family and even co-workers gathering for vibrant parades, street carnivals, and caroling. Epiphany’s celebration truly highlights the profound spirituality and community bonds considered so important to the Spanish culture.
Did you know that the poinsettia flower – a symbol so commonly seen during the U.S. holiday season – is actually Mexican in origin? Learn the interesting history and fun facts about poinsettias and the Hispanic culture
