Spanish is a Romance language of the Indo-European language family. It has approximately 500 million native speakers around the world, and is the official language in 20 countries. Furthermore, it is one of the official languages of the United Nations. Following Mandarin, it is the second-most spoken native language in the world. In today’s article, we will discuss the Spanish language and common uses in translation.
Spanish is spoken in Spain and Latin America. The way Spanish is spoken can vary across different countries. The vocabulary, pronunciation and even grammar can differ, although the language as a whole is intelligible between all Spanish-speaking countries. Because of so many nuances, it is important to ensure a translation is properly adapted to the target audience. In some cases, words in one country can be offensive or obsolete in another country, which will affect the way a translation reads. At CSH Translation, our team is made up of a diverse team of linguists, so we are accustomed to translating for different target audiences.
Because Spanish is so widely spoken, there are many native speakers living all around the world, including in the United States. However, a native speaker can have varying levels of fluency and competency, and it is important to understand that not all native speakers will have equal reading and writing skills. A native speaker may have only informally learned to speak the language in a home environment, lacking the proper skills to perform a grammatically correct translation. Moreover, as mentioned above, native speakers may only be versed in a particular variant of the Spanish language pertaining to one country, which does not mean they will be able to provide a culturally competent translation for a different country. So, it is important to work with a professional translator that is fully fluent in two languages and trained to carry out professional translations.
At CSH Translation, we provide a variety of Spanish to English translation services and English to Spanish translation services, as well as between other language pairs, including French to Spanish translation services and Portuguese to Spanish translation services. Additionally, we provide USCIS certified translations of Spanish to English documents. Common documents translated from Spanish to English include birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, passports and academic transcripts. Additionally, at CSH Translation, we are accustomed to translating technical Spanish documents for law firms.
Spanish is a rich language spoken in many countries around the world. Each country has its own nuances and can differ from the way it is spoken in other countries. As a result of its broad reach, there are also varying levels of fluency, so it is important to hire professional translators that are experts in their field. Whether you are looking to translate into Spanish or from Spanish, CSH Translation would be happy to assist you with your translation projects.
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