Between Pomegranates and Grenades: When Artificial Intelligence Fails to Translate
On Friday night (27 October), a tourist from Azerbaijan, who felt unwell, entered the restaurant Portugália, in Cais do Sodré, in Lisbon, looking for a pomegranate to help with his discomfort. Given that he didn’t speak Portuguese, he used a translation app on his phone. He wrote the word “pomegranate” in his native language (граната), […]
Take advantage of the post-summer break to realign your company
Returning to work after the summer break can be a challenge. An endless to-do list, which seems to have doubled during your absence, accumulated tasks and missed deadlines. You need to respond to the needs of customers, superiors, colleagues, employees and suppliers, to put out fires and to regain control of the situation.
The importance of translation in the dissemination of religion: about the World Youth Day
As part of World Youth Day, taking place in Lisbon from 1 to 6 August, and Pope Francis’ 5-day visit, we reflect on the essential role translation has played in the dissemination of religion and culture. M21Global humbly welcomes Pope Francis to Portugal.
How a translation company like M21Global can help expats and immigrants settle in Portugal
Emigrating to a new country presents a number of challenges, one of the most significant and immediate of which is the language barrier. A translation company plays a crucial role in adapting to the new reality. M21Global, a translation company with more than 15 years of experience, certified by the international quality standard ISO17100, plays […]
The Importance of Translation Companies in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has seen significant advances in many areas, including machine translation. However, we cannot blindly trust artificial intelligence without human oversight for certain sensitive applications. In this article, we will discuss the importance of translation companies in the context of artificial intelligence, highlighting the quality of the work of human translators when compared to […]
The Importance of Translation for Local Market Success
As businesses continue to expand and evolve, it’s becoming increasingly important to consider the role of translation in promoting growth and success. In this digital age, companies must cater to a diverse audience in order to stay competitive, and that means connecting with customers across various languages and cultures. In this article, we’ll explore the […]
M21Global – High Quality Translation Services for a Globalized World
In today’s globalized world, communication is key, and translation plays a crucial role in connecting people from different cultures and backgrounds. M21Global is a leading provider of translation services, offering fast and accurate translations in multiple languages for businesses and individuals worldwide. With a team of experienced and professional translators, M21Global is committed to delivering […]
The Art of Finding Solutions
Image by upklyak on FreepikA small discussion group usually finds better solutions than any of its participants individually. A few years ago, I took part in an experiment, in which each member of the group was asked to choose, separately, from a list 10 essential items to survive for a certain time on the Moon, […]
Translation is an essential part of business
You need to market your business to make your products available to potential customers. Marketing helps businesses grow by increasing a brand’s visibility and establishing a recognisable presence in consumers’ minds. There are several ways for marketing to impact your target audience and to raise their awareness regarding the benefits your company has to offer. […]
The superpowers of interpretation
When I say I’m a translator, I often hear the answer, “Oh, okay. Nice.” The second alternative, equally frequent, is “Oh, so you translate films and tv shows, right?” No, I don’t. Although subtitling is very present in our daily lives, in a very visible way, with tv shows and films consumed daily, news, video […]
