How to Translate Complex Business Documents – Tips for Accuracy and Clarity
In 1980, Willie Ramirez, a Cuban-American high school athlete, was admitted to a Florida hospital experiencing severe headaches and intermittent consciousness. His family, speaking Spanish, used the word “intoxicado” to describe his condition, intending to convey that he was suffering from food poisoning. However, medical staff misinterpreted “intoxicado” as “intoxicated,” assuming he had overdosed on … Read more
