The
revision and correction are two steps that we mustn't forget after
translating. Sometimes we have just enough time to give a fairly
accurate translation (especially in examinations). But if we consider
the revision time and keep us a few minutes to review a text, we can
improve it a lot.
However,
if we think a lot about a phrase, a word or a whole text, finally we
see that everything is all right. Our brain gets used to read always
the same information and that is why we don't realize some errors
and typos. Therefore, as far as possible, it is recommended that
another person revise our text. Someone who hasn't read it before and
possibly will detect the mistakes easily.
On
the occasion of Christmas, I leave here an image about the commercial of this year
spanish Lottery Christmas. In the window of the coffee shop there is
a little mistake, which although is camouflaged, some people have
detected it.
*Elejir
in spanish has a spelling mistake. The correct word is elegir, with
g. Elegir means choose in english.
With
this, I want you to remember the importance of the review not only
after translation, but also to any writing. In many cases, a letter,
an e-mail or message can be our cover letter and it can say a lot
about us. Maybe we won't be rich with the revision of texts, but we can win trust and importance with another person (a client, someone
who could give us work, someone we admire or just a stranger who
treat cordially). Regardless of how a person expresses himself, there
is always a degree of correction that is important to maintain.
Merry
Christmas!
