Title translation, spanish speakers can't agree.

Question

Hello. I am in need of an exact translation for a title of a book. I have had many of my Spanish speaking friends and myself come up with variations. The project is using American sign language for the deaf who have family who speak spanish and english. Thank you Title is: SIGN EXPRESSIONS: Sign language with English and Spanish text (or words)

Answer 1

I would give this book's title: "Expresiones por señas"

Answer 2

wouldn't it be ...con texto (o palabras) en español y inglés

Don't they refer to this usage as hand signing or signing? Wouldn't Signing Expressions be more clear?

Answer 3

This was a popular choice, but others felt that Señas should replace Sigñal as it is a language on the hands and not an actual sign for streets? Does this make sense?

YES, I saw the alternate wording for sigñal in the dictionary and yes, it does say (hablar) con señas--to talk with signs (sign language). I like the translation with señas. :) - Jason7R, Aug 29, 2009

Answer 4

Expresión de Sigñal: La lengua de sigñal con inglés y español texto (o palabras).

Ok, that is my best shot. I know the guru's will be here to save me soon!!!