Which countries use “coger” with sexual connotations?

by paloma | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog

In Spanish from Spain, the verb “coger” is heard in every daily conversation: “coges (you pick up) el móvil (the phone)”, “coges (you take) el autobús (the bus)”, “coges (you catch) un resfriado (a cold)”, or...

The Difference Between ”Eventualmente” and ”Eventually”

by paloma | Jan 4, 2024 | Blog

If there is one thing that we, translators, suffer from, as I suppose happens to every expert in a specific area who struggles to let go of their critical eye, it’s the moment that they watch a movie with poor quality subtitles. After a long day of work, we lay on the...

3 Key Features of the SRT Format for Festival Distribution

by paloma | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog

The SRT file (or SubRip file) is the most popular and sought-after subtitle file format in the audiovisual world. Here are 3 key features to bear in mind for proper use and understanding of its basic functioning, aimed atfestival distribution: 1. An SRT File Is Plain...

8 Films that Best Represent the OT 2023 Contestants

by paloma | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog

On the multi-coloured stage of ‘OT 2023’, ceach contestant is more than just a voice: they are stories, emotions and an eclectic mix of personalities that we can laugh with and relate to beyond the music that they’re playing. At audiovisual translation...

Why Can’t Artificial Intelligence Translate a Poem?

by paloma | Nov 23, 2023 | Blog

Subtitling a poem recited in a film within the field of audiovisual translation is a delicate process that requires a deep understanding of the poem, a correct segmentation of subtitles that ensures they flow naturally with recitation and, above all, creativity that...