INTERPRETER'S TRAP: WHY WORD-FOR-WORD FAILS EVERY TIME
Though this episode focuses on Spanish medical interpreting, interpreters of languages other than Spanish and legal interpreters will benefit listening to this episode. Are you translating word-for-word or conveying the true concept? In this episode we break down why literal interpretation can completely derail a medical encounter—and how mastering Normalization and Localization will make you a far more accurate, professional interpreter. Whether you’re taking your certification exam or...
13 Oct 2026
Navigating Slang, Regionalisms, and High-Register Terms in Medical Interpreting
Medical Interpreter Register: High vs Low, Regionalisms, Tests vs Real ER, and Ethics Though this episode of Interpreters and Interrupters focuses on Spanish medical interpreters, interpreters of languages other than Spanish and legal interpreters will find the information on register very useful. Maritza explains language register for medical interpreters—high (specialized medical terms), general (everyday words), and low (colloquialisms, slang, idioms, and foul language)—and why matc...
8 Oct 2026
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN INTERPRETER? FIVE SIGNS + 3 RED FLAGS
There's more to interpreting than language skills. Maritza explores whether someone has what it takes to be a language interpreter, describing interpreting as a high-pressure cognitive skill used in conferences, courtrooms, and sign language settings. She shares five signs you may be built for the work: connecting dots in real time, being a “professional chameleon” who mirrors tone and intent, having “intellectual greed” as an intense drive to collect knowledge (with potential downsides like ...
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