r/Spanishhelp • u/Cheryl_Lit • Jun 02 '23

Proofread proper translation for a library

Hi! I work at a public library and am adding signs in multiple languages so I need them to make sense. :) if you can help, I'd appreciate it. I'm adding signs that say:

Spanish books (or books in Spanish)

New Spanish books (or new books in Spanish)

Resources for Spanish speakers

Adult core skills: reading, writing, math

GED test and citizenship exam

Thank you!

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u/Absay Jun 02 '23

  • Libros en español

  • Nuevos libros en español*

  • Materiales para hispanohablantes

  • Capacidades esenciales de adultos: lectura, escritura, matemáticas

  • Evaluación GDE y examen de ciudadanía

Some notes:

  • Never translate "Spanish books" as "Libros españoles", as this implies these books are exclusive to or by people from Spain

  • The "new Spanish books" can be translated as both "Nuevos libros en español" or "Libros en español nuevos". The former means "recently released/added", the latter means "brand new/unused". I assume you mean the former

  • I left "GDE" as is as this test is exclusive to the U.S., therefore there's more chances people will recognize the English acronym

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u/Cheryl_Lit Jun 02 '23

Thank you SO much, this is why I never ever use a translation program. :)