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7 Real-World Scenarios For Interpretation and Translation

7 Real-World Scenarios Where Interpretation and Translation Make All the Difference Why clear communication matters Every word matters when you’re building connections. Whether it’s welcoming guests to a conference, publishing a public resource, or celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime moment. At Valdes Language Services, our mission is to bridge language gaps so everyone can fully participate and …

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Don’t Forget Translation Services for These Key Events in San Diego!

Planning an event in San Diego? Whether it’s a high-profile conference at the San Diego Convention Center, a corporate retreat on the waterfront, or a cultural festival at the Gaylord Pacific, there’s one detail that often gets overlooked: translation and interpretation services. Here’s the truth: language access isn’t just a courtesy — it’s essential. In …

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Event Planners: 5 Interpreter Hiring Mistakes

When planning a successful event in a culturally rich and diverse city like San Diego, ensuring every guest feels seen, heard, and understood is essential. But even the most seasoned event planners can trip up when it comes to hiring interpreters — and the smallest oversight can lead to miscommunication, technical hiccups, or worse: a …

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Translators & Interpreters: Which one is RIGHT for you?

🌐 Welcome to the World of Language Services! 🌐 Did you know that in San Diego, more than 100 languages are spoken by approximately 22% of the county’s population, many whom are immigrants and refugees? According to the San Diego Tourism Authority, San Diego hosts 31.8 million visitors each year and is a top U.S. …

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What’s the difference between translation and interpretation?

This is a commonly asked question. Translation is rendering written text from the source language into the target language. Interpretation is rendering oral or signed information from the source language into the target language. Interpretation can be consecutive or simultaneous. In consecutive interpretation, the speaker says a couple of sentences and pauses for the interpreter …

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