Brazil is the largest country in South America, both in terms of area and population. It is home to over 209 million people and its largest city is São Paulo, which is also the largest city in South America and one of the largest cities in the world.
There are about 228 languages spoken in Brazil. These include Portuguese and 11 other foreign or immigrant languages, as well as 217 indigenous languages.
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In the age of the Internet and globalisation, fluid communication across language barriers has never been more important. Translation is therefore essential in many international contexts: setting up operations abroad, internationalising your offer, communicating with multicultural partners... Whatever the sector concerned (medical, legal, financial...), or the type of service (translation, interpreting, voice dubbing...), Alphatrad UK has professionals working in over 100 languages, from the most widely spoken languages in the world to the rarest languages.
Austria and Germany are neighbouring countries that share many likes and dislikes, but there are also subtle differences in everyday life that can certainly lead to minor misunderstandings.
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The official language in Austria is Standard German, which is a dialect-free pronunciation of the German language. In contrast to Upper German – the dialect spoken in southern Germany, Austria, and in some regions in Switzerland – Standard German is the generally accepted written form of the German language.
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Spain and Portugal are both on the Iberian Peninsula and that is probably one of the only things they have in common. There are many cultural differences between the two, despite the fact that they are bordering countries and belong to the European Union.
We will now take a look at some of the major cultural differences that separate Spain and Portugal.
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Scientific translation presents a number of challenges and the translator needs to have certain specific skills. Here, we will look at the characteristics of this type of translation and the expertise required to carry it out.
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What is a patent translation? What are the features of this type of translation and who should you use for such a service? Here, we will outline everything you need to know.
What is a patent?
First of all, what is a patent? It is an industrial property title that provides you with an exclusive right of exploitation, and prohibits any other party from exploiting the patented invention. Therefore, it is the only way to ensure the ownership of your idea or product.
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France and Germany may be neighbours, but their respective cultures are quite different. But what are the real cultural nuances between the two countries? What is the reality, and what are the stereotypes? Whether you are taking a trip to either of the countries, moving to one of them or are simply curious, here are some of the most striking cultural differences between France and Germany.
Cultural differences between Germany and France in everyday life
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Many books are translated into several common languages, such as English, Italian, French and Spanish. But some literary works are so successful that they are translated into hundreds of foreign languages and dialects. So which book tops the list of the most translated books in the world?
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The Spanish capital, Madrid, lies just over 2,000 kilometres to the south-west of Berlin and almost in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula. In terms of area, Spain is the 3rd largest country in Europe at approximately 500,000 square kilometres and is much bigger than Germany, which has an area of approximately 350,000 square kilometres. The Spanish climate is milder and consistently warmer, even though it spans four different climate zones.
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What is a legal interpreter’s role? When should you call on their services and what skills should they have? Here is an overview of what you need to know about the profession of legal interpretation.
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