Spanish Language Translation, Interpreting, Transcription Services

SPANISH LANGUAGE

Understanding The Spanish Language & Providing Professional Spanish Interpreters, Translators and Transcriptionists

American Language Services (AML-Global) understands the importance of working in the Spanish language. For over a Quarter of a Century, American Language Services has worked with the Spanish language as well as hundreds of others from around the world. We offer comprehensive language services 24 hours, 7 days a week worldwide by providing Spanish interpreting, translation and transcriptions services along with hundreds of other languages and dialects. Our linguists are native speakers and writers who are screened, credentialed, certified, field tested and experienced in a number of specific industry settings. The Spanish language is unique and has very specific origins and characteristics.

Spanish in the United States

Spanish is a Romance language that originated in northern Spain, and gradually spread in the Kingdom of Castile and evolved into the principal language of government and trade. It was taken most notably to the Americas, and also to Africa and Asia Pacific with the expansion of the Spanish Empire between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries. In the 2006 census, 44.3 million people of the U.S. population were Hispanic or Latino by origin; 34 million people, 12.2 percent, of the population older than 5 years old speak Spanish at home. Spanish has a long history in the United States (many south-western states and Florida were part of Mexico and Spain), and it recently has been revitalized by Hispanic immigrants. Spanish is the most widely taught foreign language in the country. Although the United States has no formally designated “official languages,” Spanish is formally recognized at the state level in various states besides English. In the U.S. state of New Mexico for instance, 30% of the population speaks the language. It also has strong influence in metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio, New York City, and in the 2000’s, the language has rapidly expanded in Atlanta, Houston, Phoenix and other major Sun-Belt cities. Spanish is the dominant spoken language in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory. In total, the U.S. has the world’s fifth-largest Spanish-speaking population.

Dialectal Variation in Spanish

There are important variations among the regions of Spain and throughout Spanish-speaking America. In some countries in Hispanophone America, it is preferable to use the word castellano to distinguish their version of the language from that of Spain [citation needed], thus asserting their autonomy and national identity. In Spain, the Castilian dialect’s pronunciation is commonly regarded as the national standard, although a use of slightly different pronouns called lasmo of this dialect is deprecated.

Grammar of Spanish

Spanish is a relatively inflected language, with a two-gender system and about fifty conjugated forms per verb, but limited inflection of nouns, adjectives, and determiners. (For a detailed overview of verbs, see Spanish verbs and Spanish irregular verbs.) It is right-branching, uses prepositions, and usually, though not always, places adjectives after nouns. Its syntax is generally Subject Verb Object, though variations are common. It is a pro-drop language (allows the deletion of pronouns when pragmatically unnecessary) and verb-framed.

Who are You Going to Trust with Your Vital Spanish Language Needs?

The Spanish language is an important language worldwide. It is vital to understand the general nature and specific idiosyncrasies of Spanish. Since 1985, AML-Global has provided outstanding Spanish interpreters, translators and transcriptionsts worldwide.

Interpreting and Language Services in an Ever-changing World

In March of 2020, the COVID 19 virus hit the U.S. It has continued to change our working landscape and restrict personal contact.  We recognize this may be the new norm for a while and are happy to provide you with excellent alternatives to In-Person Interpreting.

Safe, Efficient and Cost-effective Interpreting Options

Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI).

We also offer Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI). This is available 24 Hours/ 7 Days and is ideal for short assignments, off normal business hours, last minute scheduling and is an excellent, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative. This is also offered in both formats. On-Demand and Pre-Scheduled. Click here for more information.

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)

Our system for VRI is called Virtual Connect and can be utilized for both On-Demand and Pre-Scheduled jobs. It is available 24 Hours/ 7 Days, easy to set up, reliable, efficient, and cost effective. Click here for more information.

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