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Problem:
The client needed to update specific terms in their automatic translations across 600 posts and ensure that their preferred terms are used in future translations.
Solution:
We recommended the client to add their preferred terms to the WPML glossary following the steps in our guide: How to create and manage glossary entries. After adding these terms to the glossary, the client will need to update the translated content for the changes to take effect.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 1 year, 4 months ago.

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February 5, 2024 at 5:44 pm #15267883

erikM-19

Hi,

I have translated an entire site using your automatic translation tool.

While reviewing the DeepL translations of my 600 posts, I've noticed several reoccuring instances where the translations do not align with my preferences. For example:

- The Dutch word 'kinderen' is translated as 'children', but I always prefer the term 'kids' (also in singular form).
- 'Kindvriendelijk' is translated as 'child friendly', whereas I prefer 'family friendly'.

Could you advise on how I can update these translations across all existing 600 posts, and ensure these preferences are automatically applied to future translations of new and modified posts?

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind regards,
Erik

February 6, 2024 at 1:34 pm #15272093

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hello,
Thank you for contacting us

Please follow the steps described in this guide to add these terms to the glossary: https://wpml.org/documentation/translating-your-contents/advanced-translation-editor/how-to-create-and-manage-glossary-entries/ and then you will need to update the translated content for these changes take effect.

Regards,
Carlos