Simultaneous interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting takes place in real time, parallel to the speech; in other words, the speaker is translated as they speak, which means that the interpreter is heard over the original speaker. The most salient characteristics are immediacy and the use of technical equipment (booths, microphones, headsets, recorders, etc.). Normally, two interpreters work together, taking it in turns due to the high degree of concentration involved in this job, which means that they should not work for more than 30 or 40 minutes without a break.