Interpreting is the act of translating orally from one language to another, usually in real time, during events such as conferences, meetings or legal proceedings. A professional interpreter listens to the speech in one language and reproduces it immediately in another, ensuring that the message is conveyed clearly and accurately.
Simultaneous interpreting is an oral translation technique that allows speeches to be translated in real time. The interpreter, usually in a soundproof booth, listens to the speech through headphones and simultaneously translates the content into the desired language, which is then transmitted to the audience through headphones. This task demands intense focus and coordination, so much so that interpreters typically work in pairs, switching every 20 to 30 minutes.
Consecutive interpreting is a technique of oral translation in which the interpreter listens to a speech and, after a few pauses, repeats it in the target language. Consecutive interpreting is characterised by note-taking: a personal notation system to capture key concepts, main ideas and nuances of the speech.
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