Spanish transcription involves converting audio recordings into Spanish text. This can be from Spanish to Spanish or from English to Spanish, demanding strong Spanish comprehension and the ability to accurately follow conversations, including telephone calls. The goal is to transcribe the entire recorded conversation unless otherwise instructed.
To transcribe in Spanish, you’ll need to adjust your computer’s keyboard settings to include Spanish characters. Here’s how:
1. Click the ‘Start’ button.
2. Select ‘Settings’ from the Start menu.
3. Choose ‘Control Panel’ from the Settings menu.
4. Select ‘Keyboard’ from the Control Panel.
5. Click on the ‘Language’ tab.
6. If the current language is English, click the ‘Properties’ button.
7. Select ‘United States-International’ from the list.
8. Click ‘OK’ to exit the Language Properties dialog box.
9. Click ‘OK’ to exit the Keyboard Properties dialog box.
Once the keyboard is set to United States-International, you can access special characters by holding down the RIGHT ALT key while typing.
When transcribing, it’s acceptable to skip unclear or inaudible sections due to overlapping speech, background noise, or other issues. If a portion is skipped, include a timestamp and the notation ‘[[skip]]’.
Breakpoints are timestamps inserted to mark sections of speech, aiding in the transcription process. They divide the audio into manageable segments and can be placed at convenient points, but never mid-word.