Translation techniques

What is an example of a direct translation technique?

• modulation

• equivalence

• transposition

• literal

Identify an oblique translation technique.

• modulation

• borrowing

• calques

• literal

What is a calque in translation?

• It is a literal translation of an expression or phrase from one language to another.

• It is a translation that omits key words to simplify the message.

• It is an automatic translation performed by specialized software.

• It is an interpretative translation of an expression or phrase from one language to another.

Explain in your own words what a literal translation is.

• A translation considering the context and idiomatic expressions

• An automatic translation without human intervention

• A translation that is only done orally

• A word-for-word translation without considering the context or idiomatic expressions.

How is modulation applied in translation?

• Using a more complex language in translation

• Adapting the tone, style, and register of the original text to the target language.

• Maintaining the same tone and style of the original text

• Translating word for word without considering the context

Identify the technique: It is mostly used when translating proverbs or sayings like: The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree (de tal palo, tal astilla)

• transposition

• equivalence

• compensation

• literal

Which is the technique used which changes the grammar structure from SL to TL? I am hungry (Tengo hambre)

• calque

• modulation

• transposition

• adaptation

What does compensation mean in the context of translation?

• Add information not present in the original text when translating it

• Translate a text literally without considering the original meaning

• Remove parts of the original text when translating it

• When there isn't a translation but something similar is used to mantain the meaning

What is an example of a transposition technique in translation?

• Inversion of the word order in English and Spanish

• Change of language in translation

• Use of synonyms in translation

• Literal translation without adaptation

Identify a case of borrowing in translation.

• library

• software

• translation

• white house