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What is a literal translation?

Literal translations, or word for word translations, are translations in which the content of a document is communicated by replacing one word with another, regardless of whether the resulting translation is accurate or reads well in the target language.

How do literal translations happen?

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1. Be clear about the scope and size of your translation project.
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