Erick Danilo Ixcoy Valenzuela

ID 201906751
Section B
Terminology and Traductology

TERMS

1) Conference: Short History of the University of San Carlos of Guatemala

-Speaker: Lic. Mynor Carrera Mejía

TERM TRANSLATION IN DEFINITION IN ENGLISH

SPANISH
Bishop Obispo A senior member of the Christian
clergy, usually in charge of a
diocese and empowered to confer
holy orders.
Testament/will Testamento Something that serves as a sign or
evidence of a specified fact, event
or quality. A tangible proof or
attribute.
Homologation Homologación Is the process through which an
administrative or judicial authority
recognizes and grants a certificate
of the validity and compliance with
standards, specifications and
characteristics of a series of
documents, objects or facts that
have been equated, legitimized and
approved.

Autonomy Autonomía The right of

an organization, country,
or region to
be independent and govern itself.

Satire Sátira Is a way of making fun of people by

using silly or exaggerated
language. Politicians are easy
targets for satire, especially when
they're acting self-righteous or
hypocritical.
2) Conference: The Neuromotor Speech Control
-Speaker: Dr. Nancy Lorena Dardón

TERM TRANSLATION IN DEFINITION IN ENGLISH

SPANISH
Midbrain Mesencéfalo Region of the
developing vertebrate brain that is
composed of the tectum and tegmentum
and serves important functions in motor
movement, particularly movements of
the eye, and in auditory and visual
processing.
Telencephalon Telencéfalo It is a large part of the brain containing
the cerebral cortex. In the human brain,
the cerebrum is the uppermost region of
the central nervous system.
Cerebellum Cerebelo It is the part that receives information
from the sensory systems, the spinal
cord, and other parts of the brain and
then regulates motor movements. The
cerebellum coordinates voluntary
movements such as posture, balance,
coordination, and speech, resulting in
smooth and balanced muscular activity.

Brain Cerebro The brain is an amazing three-pound

organ that controls all functions of the
body, interprets information from the
outside world, and embodies the
essence of the mind and soul.
Intelligence, creativity, emotion, and
memory are a few of the many things
governed by the brain.
Nervous system Sistema nervioso The nervous system is a complex
network of nerves and cells that carry
messages to and from the brain and
spinal cord to various parts of the body.
The nervous system includes both the
Central nervous system and Peripheral
nervous system.
3) Conference: What is expected of the Interpreter when working for a non-profit
international organization
-Speaker: M.S. Kristi Carr
TERM TRANSLATION IN MEANING IN ENGLISH
SPANISH
Valuable Valioso/a Having a great deal of
worth.
Invaluable Inestimable Valuable beyond
estimation.
Summarize Resumir Give a brief statement of
the main points of
something.
Impact Impacto Have a strong effect on
someone or something.
Skill Habilidad The ability to do
something well;
expertise.