In 2022, we were approached with a request for a translation project of an unusual magnitude, in terms of the volume of work involved. The project involved the translation of 2223 documents, scanned into PDF format, with a total of 6577 pages, and an estimated of more than 3 million words to be translated. The documents ranged from registration certificates, to invoices and purchase and sale contracts as well as leasing contracts, all with considerable technical requirements. In addition to the translation, the project required legal certification of the translation, all within an extremely tight deadline of 2 months.
On Friday night (27 October), a tourist from Azerbaijan, who felt unwell, entered the restaurant Portugália, in Cais do Sodré, in Lisbon, looking for a pomegranate to help with his discomfort. Given that he didn’t speak Portuguese, he used a translation app on his phone. He wrote the word “pomegranate” in his native language (граната), which was incorrectly translated to “grenade”. An alarmed restaurant employee alerted authorities, triggering a rapid response from the Public Security Police and the Special Police Unit.
Returning to work after the summer break can be a challenge. An endless to-do list, which seems to have doubled during your absence, accumulated tasks and missed deadlines. You need to respond to the needs of customers, superiors, colleagues, employees and suppliers, to put out fires and to regain control of the situation.
As part of World Youth Day, taking place in Lisbon from 1 to 6 August, and Pope Francis’ 5-day visit, we reflect on the essential role translation has played in the dissemination of religion and culture. M21Global humbly welcomes Pope Francis to Portugal.
Emigrating to a new country presents a number of challenges, one of the most significant and immediate of which is the language barrier. A translation company plays a crucial role in adapting to the new reality. M21Global, a translation company with more than 15 years of experience, certified by the international quality standard ISO17100, plays a decisive role in this area, providing a series of services that facilitate immigration and integration of the individual and their family in the new host country.
Artificial intelligence has seen significant advances in many areas, including machine translation. However, we cannot blindly trust artificial intelligence without human oversight for certain sensitive applications. In this article, we will discuss the importance of translation companies in the context of artificial intelligence, highlighting the quality of the work of human translators when compared to artificial intelligence systems like chatGPT.
As businesses continue to expand and evolve, it’s becoming increasingly important to consider the role of translation in promoting growth and success. In this digital age, companies must cater to a diverse audience in order to stay competitive, and that means connecting with customers across various languages and cultures. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of translation in selling products to local markets, and how partnering with a quality translation service provider like M21Global can help your business achieve its internationalization goals.
In today’s globalized world, communication is key, and translation plays a crucial role in connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds. M21Global is a leading provider of translation services, offering fast and accurate translations in multiple languages for businesses and individuals worldwide. With a team of experienced and professional translators, M21Global is committed to delivering high-quality translations that meet the unique needs of each client.
Quality and Speed in Translation
At M21Global, we understand that quality and speed are both important when it comes to translation services. That’s why we use a rigorous quality control process to ensure that every translation is accurate and meets the highest standards of quality. We also offer fast turnaround times, so you can get your translations when you need them.
The Role of Speed in Translation
In today’s fast-paced business world, time is of the essence. That’s why we offer fast turnaround times for our translation services. Whether you need a document translated quickly for a business meeting or a website translated for a global audience, we can help. We understand that every minute counts, and we’re committed to delivering fast and accurate translations for our clients.
Choosing a Translation Partner
Choosing the right translation partner is important. You need a partner who can deliver high-quality translations that meet your unique needs. At M21Global, we offer a wide range of translation services, including document translation, website translation, and more. We work with businesses and individuals from a variety of industries, including legal, medical, and technical, to provide customized translation solutions.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions About Translation)
Q: How do I get started with M21Global?
A: Getting started with M21Global is easy. Either send us an email, or simply visit our website and fill out our contact form, tells us what you need to see translated, attached the documents, and one of our representatives will be in touch with you shortly.
Q: How much do your translation services cost?
A: The cost of our translation services varies depending on the type of translation, the language, and the length of the document. Contact us for a customized quote.
Q: Can you provide certified translations?
A: Yes, we can provide certified translations for legal and official documents.
In conclusion, M21Global is a leading provider of translation services, offering fast and accurate translations in multiple languages for businesses and individuals worldwide. With a focus on quality and speed, we’re committed to delivering high-quality translations that meet the unique needs of each client. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you connect with people from around the world.
Image by upklyak on FreepikA small discussion group usually finds better solutions than any of its participants individually.
A few years ago, I took part in an experiment, in which each member of the group was asked to choose, separately, from a list 10 essential items to survive for a certain time on the Moon, in case of failure of the return ship.
Then, the same process was repeated as a group. The solutions were compared with NASA’s. The group won by a very high margin.
Before handing the problem over to the group, it is necessary to do something that, in general, the group cannot do: collect data.
If our sales are falling, the first thing to do is gather data: are sales falling for all of the company’s products, or just some? Are we losing customers or are they buying less? Is there a new competitor or a new product in the market? Is the competition going through the same? Are there new prices on the market? Is the team happy? Etc.
It is not possible to collect all relevant data. You have to know when to stop researching, otherwise you will not find a reasonable solution in time.
Sometimes, the reasons to the problem are known. When someone is in pain, usually the problem is not the pain itself, but rather what causes the pain.
The problem to be resolved must be very clear. Let’s consider, for example, the problem ‘exports to Spain dropped, why and what can we do about it?’. Maybe the group will better define the problem when debating it.
The discussion group should be small and the rules introduced at the start:
It’s not about arguing like lawyers or politicians trying to convince us of something they believe, even if that’s fake. The goal is to find the truth, the best solution.
It’s not about applying rhetoric or making long speeches, as in courts and propaganda.
It’s about applying dialectic, created by the Greeks 2500 years ago. They sought to know reality through dialogue, opposing ideas to other ideas, developing new ones as a result.
Each participant must be open to consider several proposals and its possible alternatives and improvements, not just setting for one (their own). The potential solutions are then analysed one by one, improved or discarded, until the best one is reached.
Finally, reviewing the process from data collection to conclusion will allow the decision to be qualified, widely accepted and carried out firmly and with a higher probability of success.
