AZ World Translations Blog
Translating Technical Reports for theMining Industry
The mining industry has been the bread and butter of AZ World for almost 30 years. We have translated numerous feasibility studies, environmental impact assessment studies, technical reports, websites, policies and procedures, health and safety procedures, sustainable...
A Realistic Approach to AI in Translation
I have seen and/or heard it suggested in articles, blog posts and podcasts that the adoption of AI is driving a significant transformation of the translation industry. If you are a client of a translation agency or if you work in the translation industry, you are...
How I became an Editor
I grew up in Quillota, a small town located 120 km northwest of Santiago, the Chilean capital. As a young child, I was precocious: I walked at 10 months, talked nonstop and asked questions, and I was unable to sit still. To this day, I can close my eyes and see how I...
Acronyms and Initialisms in Translation: What They Are and Why They Matter
Acronyms and initialisms often present unique challenges when translating certain types of documents. Should they be translated? Should they remain as they are? And what’s the best way to approach them? Let’s dive in. First Things First – What is an acronym? And what...
Challenges that the Translation industry faces, which will shape 2026
As we wrapped up 2025 and stepped into the new year, Ana María and I paused and asked ourselves two simple questions: What challenges will the translation and interpretation industry face in 2026? How do they compare to those confronting other sectors? After digging...