O processo de tradução de textos em língua inglesa para a língua portuguesa: uma reflexão sobre minha experiência

Abstract

Due to the importance of translation and since it is not a simple process, but a complex and meticulous one, it is necessary to reflect on this important process which is the act of translating. In this sense, this work deals with my doubts and concerns in the translation of English language texts, aiming to reflect upon my experience in this process in order to know myself as a future translator. I adopted the qualitative methodological approach (MINAYO, 1998) and based my analysis on the technical procedures of Barbosa (2004). For the research I present, my main goal was to reflect on my experience in the translation process in order to know myself as a future translator. To achieve this main goal, I established three specific goals. The first one was to know the technical procedures used in the translation area, which I got through the perception of how the procedures elaborated by Barbosa are of great help in this process. My second specific goal was to identify my difficulties as a translator. In pursuing this goal, I became aware of my lack of knowledge of vocabulary, difficulty in understanding some word puns, expressions and ironies used. My last specific goal was to reflect on my experience in translating the selected text, which showed me that the translation process is much more complex than I imagined and it is impossible to do without reflection and research, even if one has a good knowledge of the language of the original text. By achieving my three specific goals, I also achieved my main goal. I have known my potential and I have become aware what I still have to do to become a skilled and competent professionaltranslator.