As traduções e suas diversas interpretações

Abstract

This Final Project aims to analyze the practice of translation, emphasizing some related issues. The research uses a qualitative approach, based on a bibliographic survey of authors who study and research translation. The motivation behind this study stems from a concern with translation fidelity, a highly relevant topic, given that translation permeates everyday life, and most books accessible to the public are not originals, but translated versions. Therefore, it is crucial to promote a debate on this topic, as it is through the work of the translator that we gain access to foreign works, a fundamental activity for the dissemination of knowledge. The work presents various theoretical perspectives from scholars who investigate the field of translation, addressing viewpoints ranging from translation concepts to strategies for improving translation, with the aim of preserving fidelity to the original text. Aspects related to problematic issues in translation and the possible consequences of excessive freedom during this process are also discussed. As an example of this problem, we present a comparative analysis of different translations attributed to a biblical verse. The main material supporting this study was Zoia Ribeiro Prestes's doctoral dissertation (2010), entitled "When it's not almost the same thing: analysis of translations of Lev Semionovitch Vygotsky in Brazil – repercussions in the educational field." Finally, we highlight a notable example of translation by Professor Irineu Bicudo: Euclid's Elements, highlighting the importance of a careful and faithful translation for understanding and preserving the original content.