E-commerce – selling goods and services over the Internet – has revolutionized the retail market. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that e-commerce is growing almost three times as fast as traditional retail and now accounts for about one out of every six dollars spent on retail. E-commerce also has the power to allow […]
The World Atlas of Languages recognizes approximately 8324 languages that have been spoken, signed, or otherwise documented academically. Today, around 7000 of these languages remain, but many fail to realize that 41% of languages are endangered. Despite the waning number of speakers, preserving languages that are at risk of extinction is necessary for cultural diversity, […]
An estimated 460 million people are native Spanish speakers, while 75 million more report speaking Spanish as a secondary language. Despite ranking as the world’s fourth most commonly spoken language, Spanish is complex with various regional dialects. This means that a person who learned Mexican Spanish vs Spain Spanish (or Castilian Spanish) may be shocked […]
The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Translation and Localization Services Spanish is one of the most widely utilized languages in the world with an estimated 537.9 million native speakers around the globe. While 79 countries have Spanish-speaking populations, it is the official language of 21 countries. Because of the sheer number of Spanish-speaking individuals, Spanish translation […]
When you partner with ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc., you’ll quickly learn about our high-level translators and how their credentials set us apart from other translation companies. You’ll know about their extensive education, years of career experience, accreditation and much more. We are proud of the strong team we’ve assembled and want you to be confident […]
Many American marketers only bother to translate their advertisements and marketing materials into Spanish, but is that sufficient? There are several dialects of the Spanish language, and they are not all equally understood by native speakers. That’s why it’s vital to understand your entire market and then use a thorough Spanish translation services provider like ASTA-USA Translation […]
A common misconception many people have about languages is that certain populations all speak the same language, or that all dialects are understood by people regardless of the region they are from. Many people assume that everyone in China speaks Chinese, when there are actually seven official dialects spoken across different regions of the country. […]
ASTA-USA Translation Services, Inc. is proud to announce that Fernando Guarachi has joined our team as our Director of Business Development for Latin America. Guarachi has a broad array of experience within several industries, giving him keen insight into what makes a successful company function at its highest capacity. He also has first-hand knowledge of […]
When searching for the world’s top multicultural countries, the tiny nation of East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, cannot be ignored. East Timor gained its independence in 2002. Before achieving independence, the country was ruled by Portugal and Indonesia. This unique history means that although there is a high illiteracy rate, many citizens speak multiple […]
The multilingual nation of Mauritius boasts a diverse population of people of Indian, African, French and Chinese descent. Mother Nature Network notes that students learn English and French in school, but the main language spoken at home is Mauritian Creole, a unique French-based creole. Many citizens of Indian descent speak the Bhojpuri dialect of Hindi, […]