Expertlatin
1. Forget about literal translation
| Sample slogan: | “Got Milk?” (American Dairy Association) |
|---|---|
| Translation blunder: | “Are you lactating?” (Spanish-language ads run in 2001) |
| What went wrong? | When asked in Spanish, this well-meaning and wildly popular phrase implies readiness to breast-feed rather than eagerness to drink dairy. |
- What was Coors translation error?
- What is an example of translation gone wrong?
- Do we translate slogans?
- How do I create a tagline for myself?
- What does HSBC assume nothing mean?
- What is Coors slogan in Spain?
- Which translation did Tolstoy approve?
- What Cannot be translated?
- Why is translation a betrayal?
- Can hashtags be translated?
- How do I translate custom labels?
- Is 20 hashtags too much?
- Can I copy paste hashtags?
- Can you legally own a hashtag?
What was Coors translation error?
Coors is a US beer brewer, famous for its 'Turn it loose' slogan. But when the slogan was translated literally for the Spanish market, it suggested the beer would cause diarrhoea.
What is an example of translation gone wrong?
“Embarrass” and “embaraza” do sound and look similar, therefore it was probably assumed that these words have the same meaning. However, “embaraza” means “impregnate” in Spanish. “It won't leak in your pocket and embarrass you” was translated to “It won't leak in your pocket and impregnate you”.
Do we translate slogans?
Slogans are creative taglines.
They often play on puns and cultural idioms, which is why they are difficult to translate into other languages. It is difficult to find direct translations and creating the exact meaning in another language poses a great challenge.
How do I create a tagline for myself?
Make it specific. Include an action word. Include at least one dynamic emotion or feeling word. Make affirmations for yourself, not others.
What does HSBC assume nothing mean?
The HSBC bank had been using the slogan “Assume Nothing”—meaning anything and everything is possible at their bank. This expressed the company's investment strategy and appealed to their English clients. Once the brand decided to start a global campaign, their slogan was translated into “Do Nothing” in many languages.
What is Coors slogan in Spain?
Coors Light is ubiquitous, and one of its former slogans was, “Turn it loose!” Unfortunately, Coors is another brand that had some issues with the Spanish-speaking market, because that tagline in Spanish was translated into, “You will suffer from diarrhea.”
Which translation did Tolstoy approve?
Aylmer and Louise Maude translation – the Tolstoy-approved version, now in the public domain. Critics generally say this is the most faithful translation of War and Peace.
What Cannot be translated?
Untranslatability is the property of text or speech for which no equivalent can be found when translated into another language. A text that is considered to be untranslatable is considered a lacuna, or lexical gap. The term arises when describing the difficulty of achieving the so-called perfect translation.
Why is translation a betrayal?
Translation has often been regarded as an act of 'betrayal', for the impossibility of transferring the exact same messages between different languages. Yet, if seen for what it really is – the road to cross-cultural understanding and communication – translation can be valued for bridging the gaps between human beings.
Can hashtags be translated?
The problem with hashtags in translation is that they are language-specific and often context-specific. If you add a translated hashtag to a post, it will not take the reader to the same thread, and it might lead to an entirely different thread that might not be as powerful or used as often as the original.
How do I translate custom labels?
From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Custom Labels , then select Custom Labels. Select the name of the custom label to open. In the Translations related list, click New to enter a new translation or Edit next to the language to change a translation. Select the Language you are translating into.
Is 20 hashtags too much?
How many hashtags to use on Instagram. You can include up to 30 hashtags on a regular post, and up to 10 hashtags on a Story. If you try to include more, your comment or caption won't post.
Can I copy paste hashtags?
Pressing a hashtag to try to select will instead show you a preview of that hashtag. However, you can highlight, copy and paste captions and hashtags in your desktop Instagram browser!
Can you legally own a hashtag?
Regardless of what you do to register your hashtag, there's nothing stopping someone else from legally using it. They may use it to contribute to your conversation, or they may use it for something else entirely, and even if it wildly diverges from your original intent, they are allowed to do this.
