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Puede que este fin de semana haya marcado el comienzo de la primavera en el hemisferio sur, pero en varios países de Sudamérica se sintió como el pico del verano, con temperaturas superiores a los 40 grados Celsius.
Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina y Brasil alcanzaron temperaturas récord en septiembre, y algunas de esas marcas históricas podrían queda eclipsadas a medida que el calor continúe aumentando esta semana.
Las altísimas temperaturas son el resultado de un domo de calor, que se produce cuando una cadena de altas presiones se acumula sobre una zona y permanece durante días o incluso semanas, atrapando el aire caliente. El Niño, un patrón climático natural que se origina en el Océano Pacífico tropical, también ha disparado el calor, al igual que la tendencia subyacente del calentamiento global causado por el hombre.
This weekend may have marked the beginning of spring in the southern hemisphere, but in several South American countries, it felt like the peak of summer, with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil reached record temperatures in September, and some of those historic highs could be eclipsed as the heat continues to rise this week.
The extremely high temperatures are the result of a heat dome, which occurs when a chain of high pressure builds up over an area and remains for days or even weeks, trapping warm air. El Niño, a natural weather pattern originating in the tropical Pacific Ocean, has also triggered the heat, as has the underlying trend of man-made global warming.
Why do you consider this topic interesting or important?
A/ The occurrence of extreme heat at an unexpected time in South America highlights a broader context of climate change and has far-reaching implications for human health, the economy, ecosystems, and public policy. It's a reminder of the interconnectedness of these issues and the importance of addressing them holistically.
Identify at least 3 translation procedures in each article translation.
In the translation from the original article in Spanish to the English version, several translation techniques are applied. Here are some of the techniques used:
Literal Translation: In many parts of the translation, a literal translation is used to convey the meaning accurately, such as translating "temperaturas superiores a los 40 grados Celsius" to "temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius."
Paraphrasing: Some sentences are paraphrased to ensure that the message is clear and idiomatic in English. For example, "it felt like the peak of summer" is a paraphrase of the original text to convey the sense of the situation effectively.
Transliteration: The names of countries such as "Perú" and "Paraguay" are transliterated rather than translated, as they are proper nouns.
Adaptation: The translation adapts phrases and units of measurement to make them more culturally appropriate for English-speaking readers, such as using "40 degrees Celsius" instead of Fahrenheit.
Expansion and Condensation: The translation sometimes expands or condenses sentences to maintain readability and convey the original meaning effectively in English.
Source: CNN en Español.
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