Community Translation

Lengua A

Maternal language or Strongest language

Lengua B

2nd strongest language, not as strong as Lengua A - translator determines Lengua A & B

Lengua C

Language understood without difficulty but can't write at same level- only translate from Lengua C to Lengua A or B

Texto Original (TO)

Starting language of document

Texto Meta (TM)

Translated Document

Traducción

Written expression of other languages; books

Interpretación

Oral discussion

Traducción Directa

Translating from weak language to strongest language; Lengua B to Lengua A

Traducción Inversa

Translate from strongest language to weakest; Lengua A to Lengua C

Intralingual

Translating from one language to the same language

Interlingual

Translating from one language to another language

Intersemiotic

Translating from verbal to non-verbal

Competencia temátic/disciplinar

Understand basic concepts of different themes or specialties

Competencia textual

Understanding and analyzing texts correctly in the original and translated language

Competencia de conocimentos de traducción

Understand how the process of translating works and apply that to translating work

Competencia billingúe y bicultural

Ability to speak two languages while understanding the culture, traditions, and social rules

Competencia interpersonles y sistémicas

Ability to work well with other people and stay organized during translation

Competencia ténica

Ability for translators to use resources and technology when needed

Competencia investigadora

Ability for translators to research and find important information while translating