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”
Category Archives: Vida cotidiana/Everyday life
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?”
2020 By the Numbers…and Hello 2021
Well, a very Happy New Year to you! I’m looking forward to what 2021 will bring. 2020 taught us that changes, questions and uncertainty are here to stay. At the same time, growth, new experiences and opportunities we didn’t see coming can also be part of our reality. One of Brené Brown’s recent podcast episodesContinue reading “2020 By the Numbers…and Hello 2021”
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”
Can We Talk About “Pivot?”
As a language person, I pay extra attention to how words are being used within a specific context. As a translator, I’m hyper aware of how a particular term can “make or break” the meaning or feel of a sentence. So, can we talk about the word “pivot?” I have come to detest this word!Continue reading “Can We Talk About “Pivot?””
Springtime Rituals
Our part of Northern California received heavy rain this winter. While lots of rain is a blessing to this often-parched part of the country, it resulted in quite a few gloomy days after the initial, exuberant rain celebrations had worn off. Now it’s officially spring here in the Northern Hemisphere – we made it! ApartContinue reading “Springtime Rituals”
Alison Trujillo Translations 