The Spanish language has evolved over thousands of years across many continents. Hence, many variations and "dialects" of the Spanish language have emerged and are in use across the globe. This presents an interesting situation for anyone that seeks to target all or part of the Spanish-Speaking market. It provides an opportunity to tailor a particular translation to target a very specific group, making your communication more effective. However, if your intention is to target a broader audience of Spanish-Speakers, you will need to use a "neutral Spanish" that will be accepted and understood by the entire Spanish-Speaking population. This can be a challenge given all the different local expressions and variations in the Spanish language depending on each country. Specifically, it utilizes more generic terminology and avoids the use of colloquial and more informal phrases that vary from country to country. It also takes into account terminology and phrases that may be considered offensive in certain countries.
Prior to sending a document, text or media file for translation, one of the most important decisions will be what type of Spanish should be used. While Spanish is considered to be a uniform language, it has "dialects" and forms of usage depending on your target audience. People from different countries speak different "versions" of Spanish. For example, certain Spanish words used in Spain can be considered offensive in Latin America. The question then becomes what type of Spanish should you use? At Transmunda Language Schools we will make sure that your Spanish teachers create a class that is composed of structures, vocabulary and idioms which can be understood wherever you do business or go.
