Hello there! This post is about how special brick-and-mortar spaces can be. I worked with a colleague on several recent translations that are now enjoying life in a brick-and-mortar location. To begin, I translated the panel texts and artwork labels for several current Museum of New Mexico Foundation exhibitions. One of them,“Lucy Lippard: Notes fromContinue reading “In Praise of Brick and Mortar”
Category Archives: Cultura/Culture
Translation as Belonging: Finding Voice Between Languages
What if the feeling of not fully belonging—to one language, one culture, or one place—wasn’t a limitation but the very source of creative power? That’s the question at the heart of a recent podcast episode from “The Well Woman Podcast” hosted by Giovanna Rossi. Her conversation with Amanda Pascali—a singer-songwriter, translator, and Fulbright Fellow—discusses howContinue reading “Translation as Belonging: Finding Voice Between Languages”
The Meaning of “Patrimonio”
The spirit of the Spanish word “patrimonio” can be difficult to translate into English, but this term is essential to understanding the culture of many Spanish-speaking communities. Let’s dive into its meaning! “Patrimonio” is a concept woven into the fabric of Spanish and Latin American cultures. A simple translation of “patrimonio” would be “heritage” orContinue reading “The Meaning of “Patrimonio””
Talking New Mexico
My husband and I were fortunate to spend most of our summer in New Mexico this year. We stayed in Santa Fe, Taos and the Albuquerque area, where my husband’s family lives. We also drove far north, which we usually don’t have the time to do, visiting the picturesque mountain town of Chama and theContinue reading “Talking New Mexico”
Language and Personality: Who Are You?
Who are you? This is a question that most of us think about throughout our lives. Our self-image and personality probably changes over the years as our interests, relationships, and life experiences show us new sides to ourselves. So, what’s the role of language in who we are? Does the language we speak affect ourContinue reading “Language and Personality: Who Are You?”
5 Spanish Sayings and Their English Equivalents
Great translation captures the true meaning of something in the target language while also keeping it accessible and relatable for the reader. This is especially true for Spanish sayings and their English equivalents! One of my most popular blog posts has been about Spanish dichos, or sayings. A translation colleague recently presented about proverbs fromContinue reading “5 Spanish Sayings and Their English Equivalents”
Alison Trujillo Translations 