What are the different varieties of Portuguese?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

Portuguese from Portugal is considered the standard and is most widely understood, however Portuguese in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries can vary greatly in style and vocabulary. Please advise if your target audience is based in Portugal, Brazil, or another Portuguese-speaking country, and we will localize your translation by only using translators who are native speakers of that particular...

What are the different varieties of French?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

French from France is considered the standard or international French and is most widely understood, however French from Canada or other regions in Europe, Africa and the world can vary greatly in style and vocabulary. Please advise if your target audience is based in Canada, France or another French-speaking country, and we will localize your translation by only using translators who are native speakers of that particular...

What are the different varieties of Spanish?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and employs many different dialects. The Standard or International Spanish from Spain is most widely understood, however, South and Central American Spanish can differ greatly, particularly in style and vocabulary. Marketing material aimed at South or Central American audiences should be localized by country, as there can be huge differences between one to the other, for example, Mexican to Argentinean Spanish. Kindly advise who your target audience is and we will localize your translation by using translators who are native speakers of that particular...

What are the differences between Simplified and Traditional Chinese?

Nov 11, 2013 | Promotions

Simplified Chinese was created in order to make the written language easier for newer generations to read and understand. The characters are written with fewer strokes and fewer characters are needed to get a particular meaning across. Simplified Chinese is now widely used in Mainland China and many Chinese-speaking communities around the world. However, Traditional Chinese is still widely used in Taiwan and Hong Kong. We suggest that you consider who your target audience is when deciding whether to go with Simplified or Traditional Chinese translation. If your translation is meant for all Chinese speakers, we suggest that you translate into both Simplified and Traditional...