Program or plan?
Clients tend to use the terms “Program” and “Plan” interchangeably when it comes to spell out the acronym IEP. Therefore it is recommended to keep the same explanation given by ST and check the TM for each client. 1. IEP Individualized Education Program Programa de Educación Individualizado 2. IEP Individualized Education Plan Plan de Educación […]
Pocketing, overpocketing food and mouth stuffing
As babies explore solid food and learn how to feed themselves, they may pack in too much food or keep food in their cheeks. These are some terms used regarding these behaviors: 1. ST: pocketing food: Suggested translation: guardar comida en la boca 2. ST: over pocketing food Suggested […]
Cups for babies
There are a few terms that were translated in different ways throughout a same file, this was pointed out by PMs. After checking the options stored in TM, the following were added to TB: 1. ST: sippy cup with a sprout / Sippy cup Translation: vaso para sorber con boquilla / vaso […]
Time Zones
The term “time zone” refers to the local time of a region or a country. We recently came across with some misunderstandings on how they should be written and their correct translation. Example of a mistake: ST: Central Translation: hora central Therefore, we want to make sure any doubt can be covered with the following […]
Table foods
Term: Table food (also known as “solid food”) Definition: It is any food that a baby is already eating only the food has not been pureed. (2023, wholesome baby food website) Sources: https://www.pediatricsoffranklin.com/resources-and-education/nutrition/trouble-transitioning-to-table-food/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/es/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20046200 Translation: alimentos sólidos Use this option instead of “comida de mesa”. * Related terminology: – Term: Baby food Suggested translation: […]
Scholar and Fellow
Terms: Scholar and Fellow Explanation: Both terms are translated as “ganador de la beca” insteaf of “becario” when it comes to a prize awarded anually. Examples 1. ST: Rhodes Scholar Translation: Ganador de la Beca Rhodes 2. ST: McArthur Fellow Translation: Ganador de la Beca McArthur 3. ST: Guggenheim Fellow […]
A Tidbit about IFSP
Term: SC / service coordinador Translation 1. Locked rows: coordinador(a) de servicios * For ISFP files, there are rows with the same language since format includes mostly repetitive information on headings or footers of this form. This is the reason we use parentheses for these sections. 2. Unlocked rows: coordinador de […]
How should we translate “Inauguration”?
Term: Inauguration Context: Elections and politics. Definition: The act of officially putting someone into an important position or ceremony. False cognate: Inauguración (Use in Spanish: https://definicion.de/inauguracion/) Suggested translations: – Investidura – Toma de posesión *Related term: Investiture (Formal way).
Tracker and fitness
The terms “tracker” and “track” may be tricky and translated in different ways to keep the original intention. The ST may provide a better context about the terms since there are portals, apps, platforms, devices, notebooks or even boards created manually by someone who wants to track his or her health habits. Definition: A health […]
Parental rights
Definition: It means any and all rights and duties regarding a parent to a minor child, including, but not limited to, custodial rights and visitational rights and rights to participate in the decisions affecting a minor child. (Lawinsider, 2024) Translation: Patria potestad Note: This translation is the one used by OYA (see glossary) and DHS (TM). […]