Turn AI into Your Ally: Practical Insights for Medical Translators

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the language industry, presenting both unprecedented challenges and remarkable opportunities for medical translators. Rather than viewing these technological advances as existential threats, savvy professionals are discovering how AI can serve as a powerful ally—one that amplifies human expertise while preserving the critical judgment that only experienced translators can provide. The … Leer más

A Terminology-Based Approach to Mastering Medical Translation and Interpreting

Medical terminology is the structured, codified language used by healthcare professionals to describe anatomy, diseases, treatments, diagnostic techniques, and medications. Rooted in Greek and Latin, it offers consistency across regions and disciplines, while also posing particular challenges for translators. English and Spanish, though sharing many classical roots, have evolved differently. For the medical translator, especially … Leer más

Eufemismos, epónimos y ambigüedad terminológica: errores frecuentes en la traducción médica

Introducción En este trabajo, se analizan someramente tres elementos lingüísticos que suelen generar confusión en el campo de la traducción o interpretación médica: los eufemismos, los epónimos y la ambigüedad terminológica. Como traductores médicos especializados, nos enfrentamos constantemente a estos elementos que pueden comprometer tanto la precisión como la claridad de nuestras traducciones. La correcta … Leer más

Wordscope, insights from a user

In the rapidly evolving landscape of translation technology, staying up to date with the latest tools is essential for professional translators. One tool that has gained attention is Wordscope, a web-based Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool designed to enhance translation efficiency and quality. Developed by Belgian software engineer Philippe Mercier in 2017, Wordscope integrates various AI-powered … Leer más

Specialized Translation in Life Sciences: An Essential Service for the Healthcare Sector

What is the Life Sciences Industry? The life sciences industry encompasses a wide range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, biomedical technologies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and food processing. It is dedicated to creating products and solutions aimed at improving the lives of organisms. In particular, the healthcare and medical science sectors within life sciences focus … Leer más

Sinónimos absolutos y relativos

Como en todos los ámbitos especializados, la flexibilidad de la sinonimia relativa del lenguaje coloquial requiere un análisis cuidadoso. La precisión es esencial, especialmente cuando se trabaja con tecnicismos y sus adaptaciones para hacer accesible el mensaje médico a un público no especializado. En la traducción médica, es crucial considerar no solo el significado literal … Leer más