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I translate from English and Spanish into Italian within my fields of specialisation, that are Fashion & Luxury, Food, and Audiovisual Translation.
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Sample translations submitted: 4
English to Italian: Article published in Cook_inc. (Best Food Magazine in the World 2018) General field: Other Detailed field: Food & Drink
Source text - English The Story of a Large, Seasonal Restaurant on a Tiny Volcanic Island off the South Coast of Iceland
By Nicholas Gill
“That’s the best part,” says a fisherman on the docks of Heimaey in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off the southern coast of Iceland, when Gísli Matthías Auðunsson picks up a cooler full of cod heads to cook at his seasonal restaurant Slippurinn, a few steps away in an old machine workshop in the shipyard.
“But do you use them?” Auðunsson asks.
“Not really,” says the fisherman, who doesn’t even charge him for the cod heads.
Over the last century, Iceland went from having the lowest GDP per capita in Western Europe to one of the world’s highest. They went from poor to rich within a generation or two, completely disrupting the food system. Icelandic cuisine transitioned from being the food of survival in an often inhospitable landscape to food of luxury and convenience. Why bother using every part of an animal or preserve it in whey when you can always have the filets for every meal?
Translation - Italian La storia di un grande ristorante stagionale su una piccolissima isola vulcanica al largo della costa meridionale dell’Islanda
Di Nicholas Gill
“È la parte più buona”, dice un pescatore sul molo di Heimaey nell’arcipelago Vestmannaeyjar al largo della costa meridionale dell’Islanda, quando Gísli Matthías Auðunsson prende una cassa frigorifera piena di teste di merluzzo da cucinare al suo ristorante stagionale Slippurinn, situato a breve distanza all’interno di una vecchia fabbrica nel cantiere navale.
“Ma le usi?”, gli chiede Auðunsson.
“Non proprio”, risponde il pescatore, che non gliele fa nemmeno pagare.
Nel secolo scorso, l’Islanda è passata dal PIL pro capite più basso dell’Europa occidentale a uno dei più alti al mondo. La povertà ha lasciato il posto alla ricchezza nel giro di un paio di generazioni, il che ha trasformato radicalmente il sistema alimentare. La cucina islandese ha smesso di essere associata al cibo di sopravvivenza in un territorio spesso inospitale, diventando sinonimo di cibo di lusso e surgelati. Perché faticare per usare tutte le parti degli animali o conservarle nel siero di latte quando si possono avere i filetti sempre pronti per ogni pasto?
Spanish to Italian: Article published in Cook_inc. General field: Other Detailed field: Food & Drink
Source text - Spanish Macarena de Castro
Un alma libre
Testo de Xavier Agulló
Foto de Eva Plasencia
“Ama y haz lo que quieras”.
San Agustín
Oculta la tímida y hasta enigmática sonrisa de Macarena, Maca en el trato corto, una rara ferocidad, una determinación asombrosa y un tesón indesmayable que se desvelan sólo después de compartir horas, conversaciones y mallorcas con ella. No es una mujer de pirotecnias fáciles Macarena cuando debutas en su amistad; au contraire, es persona de pocas palabras y muchas miradas, de frases sin circunloquios e ideas concretas. En esas conversaciones sin artificios es cuando se va descubriendo que, tras la aparente circunspección, habita una mujer indómita, una cocinera arrebatada. Y libre. Entonces va aflorando la otra Maca, la de la risa solar, la de las travesuras y las transgresiones. Y se hace por fin el caleidoscopio irresistible que es en realidad Macarena de Castro.
Translation - Italian Macarena de Castro
Un’anima libera
Testo di Xavier Agulló
Foto di Eva Plasencia
“Ama e fa’ ciò che vuoi”.
Sant’Agostino
Occulta il sorriso timido e perfino enigmatico di Macarena, soprannominata Maca, una rara ferocità, una determinazione portentosa e un impegno instancabile che si svelano solo dopo aver condiviso con lei ore, conversazioni e bicchieri di mallorcas. Macarena non è una donna di facili pirotecnie quando esordisci nella sua amicizia; au contraire, è una persona di poche parole e molti sguardi, di frasi senza circonlocuzioni e idee concrete. È in queste conversazioni senza artifici che si inizia a scoprire che, dietro alla apparente circospezione, risiede una donna indomita, una cuoca irruente. E libera. Allora inizia ad affiorare l’altra Maca, quella della risata solare, quella delle ragazzate e delle trasgressioni. E si compone alla fine il caleidoscopio irresistibile che è in realtà Macarena de Castro.
English to Italian: Article published on Cook_inc.'s blog General field: Other Detailed field: Food & Drink
Source text - English AN OPPORTUNITY TO RESHAPE OUR PRIORITIES
The world has changed. While it’s still too early to say the exact economic impact of Covid-19 will have in Latin America, it is unlikely anything will return to the way it once was anytime soon.
Peru acted aggressive early. A shelter in place policy was enacted so suddenly that many were caught off guard. We had to personally help a notable Texas BBQ writer and his family find a flight out of the country. Lima’s Plaza de Toros, the oldest bullring in the Americas, has been turned into a shelter to protect the homeless from the virus. Hopefully, some of the damage from the virus will be mitigated because of these efforts.
The culinary community will undoubtedly take a hit. Aside of the immediate impact of being closed for several months, restaurants in places like Lima and Cusco, not to mention the small producers that make them possible, that rely considerably on tourism revenue will need to find ways to survive. Collectively, Peru’s food community will need to find a way to work together, like they have over the past three decades, but there are no easy answers right now. I reached out to my friend and collaborator Virgilio Martínez what he thought.
Translation - Italian UN’OCCASIONE PER RIVEDERE LE NOSTRE PRIORITÀ
Il mondo è cambiato. Mentre è ancora troppo presto per quantificare l’impatto economico del Covid-19 sull’America Latina, un ritorno alla normalità nel futuro prossimo sembra improbabile.
Il Perù è subito corso ai ripari. La chiusura delle frontiere è stata disposta così tempestivamente da cogliere molte persone alla sprovvista. Siamo dovuti intervenire di persona per aiutare un famoso giornalista del Texas Monthly e la sua famiglia a trovare un volo per lasciare il paese. La Plaza de toros di Lima, l’arena più antica d’America, è stata trasformata in un rifugio per proteggere i senzatetto dal virus. Si spera che queste iniziative servano a limitarne i danni.
Non c’è dubbio che la comunità gastronomica accuserà il colpo. Oltre a subire l’impatto immediato della chiusura per diversi mesi, i ristoranti situati in luoghi come Lima e Cuzco (per non parlare dei piccoli produttori che li rendono possibili), fortemente dipendenti dai proventi del turismo, dovranno trovare nuovi modi per sopravvivere. Nel suo insieme, la comunità del cibo peruviana dovrà trovare un modo per unire le forze, come ha fatto negli ultimi trent’anni, ma per il momento non ci sono risposte facili. Ho chiesto a Virgilio Martínez, mio amico e collaboratore, cosa ne pensa.
English to Italian: Localization of the University of New Haven's website General field: Other Detailed field: Education / Pedagogy
Source text - English The Buddy System
Our “Buddy System” is a program dedicated to helping our American students and local Italian students meet and learn about another way of life through a frequent cultural exchange. Students from Prato and students from New Haven will be paired up at the beginning of each semester according to their personalities, interests and goals. The buddies will then be invited to participate with our students during the events and trips throughout the semester. It is our hope that regular contact with local Italians will help to integrate our students into the life and city of Prato while affording the Pratesi students to learn more about American culture. Below is a list of the activities available for the buddies to join during the semester.
Translation - Italian Buddy System
Il “Buddy System” (da buddy, amico) è un progetto mirato a favorire le interazioni tra studenti americani e italiani permettendo loro di conoscere un diverso stile di vita attraverso frequenti scambi culturali.
All’inizio di ciascun semestre dividiamo i nostri studenti in gruppi e abbiniamo ciascuno di essi a un gruppo di studenti pratesi (i buddies) in base ai loro interessi, obiettivi e personalità. I buddies vengono poi invitati a partecipare con i nostri studenti alle attività e alle gite durante il semestre.
Crediamo che i contatti frequenti contribuiscano a integrare i nostri studenti nella vita della città di Prato e al contempo permettano agli studenti pratesi di imparare nuovi aspetti della cultura americana.
Di seguito una lista delle attività a cui i buddies possono partecipare durante il semestre.
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Master's degree - SSLMIT Forlì-University of Bologna
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Years of experience: 6. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2020.
Amara, MateCat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, OmegaT, Powerpoint, Subtitle Edit, Subtitle Workshop, Trados Studio
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CV available upon request
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SERVICES
📚 Translations from English/Spanish into Italian (websites, blog posts, apps etc.)
📝 Copywriting in Italian for newsletters, social media posts, web pages etc.
🎬 Subtitles of TV series and corporate videos from English/Spanish into Italian
⌨️ MT post-editing
🌐 Web localization
🔍Proofreading
ABOUT ME
I am a linguist and an online marketing specialist with 3 years of experience in the industry.
I have been helping major international brands convey their messages to the Italian audience through the translation and the subtitling of their content and corporate videos. I also enjoy subtitling TED Talks as a volunteer since I do believe in the power of sharing knowledge.
I also have significant experience as a copywriter, indeed I used to work as an in-house Communication Specialist at Farmaè Group, the major Italian multi-channel pharma retailer. I was in charge of writing copy for the Group's website and social media profiles in order to engage the target audience and make them more aware of the Group's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
WHERE YOU'VE SEEN ME
⭐ Cook_inc. (Best Food Magazine in the World in 2018)
⭐ Cin&media (specialized cinema journal)
WHAT OTHERS SAY
"Marta has translated for Cook_inc. (paper publication and online version) some articles from English and Spanish into Italian. She has performed her tasks in a precise and punctual way and has always been available. Working with her has been very pleasant and no doubt we will keep collaborating with her." - Anna Morelli, director of Cook_inc.
"Marta did an excellent job and I was very pleased with the results. [...] I recommend her as a translator to other institutions without any reservations or hesitation.” – Kevin Murphy, dean of the Tuscany campus of the University of New Haven
“Marta has always performed translation and copywriting tasks impeccably. In so doing she has demonstrated not only linguistic skills but also extraordinary digital and cross-cultural skills. I therefore recommend her services to other translation agencies and direct clients without any hesitation.” – Matteo Ippoliti, founder and CEO of Langpros
“Marta has carried out every task flawlessly and has proved herself highly precise, professional, and proactive.” – Nicola Borrelli, president of Lucca Film Festival
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