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  • Provide an example of calque
    Correct or not?
  • Which technique changes the grammatical category of a word or phrase without changing its meaning?
    Transposition
  • What is the purpose of using oblique translation techniques?
    To maintain the meaning when a direct translation would sound unnatural or incorrect
  • Transpose the following sentence: I like swimming
    Me gusta nadar
  • What is modulation in translation?
    Changing the point of view or perspective
  • What are the three direct translation techniques?
    Borrowing (loanwords), calque, literal translation
  • What type of translation is used when a word is taken directly from another language without translation?
    Borrowing (loanword)
  • What is literal translation?
    Word-for-word translation
  • When translating “as soon as possible” into “lo antes posible,” what technique is used?
    Literal translation
  • What distinguishes oblique translation techniques from direct ones?
    They are used when direct translation is not possible due to structural or cultural differences
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