For my contribution project, I decided to join the Polyglots team. I chose this team because I was interested in learning more about how WordPress supports different languages and how translations help make the platform more accessible to people around the world.

As a Computer Systems Engineering student, I have always been interested in technology and how software can be adapted to meet different users’ needs. I also think that language plays an important role in the user experience. A platform can have great features, but if people cannot understand how to use them in their own language, it becomes harder for them to take full advantage of it.

My project consists of contributing to the Spanish translations of Costa Rica, working with WordPress through the Polyglots team. So far, I have been helping translate different strings related to the platform, including payment options, order management, shipping methods, system messages, and other interface elements. My goal is to make these translations clear, accurate, and natural for Spanish-speaking users, especially those in Costa Rica.

I believe this project connects well with my current skills and experience. My background in software development and technical support has helped me understand how applications work and how important clear communication is when users interact with technology. In my previous work experience, I also had the opportunity to assist customers with technical issues, which helped me develop communication and problem-solving skills. I think these abilities are useful when translating technical terms and making sure the final result is easy to understand.

During this program, I hope to learn more about the WordPress community, especially how the Polyglots team organizes and manages translation contributions. I would also like to understand the tools and review processes used to maintain translation quality and consistency across WordPress projects.

Overall, I see this as a good opportunity to apply some of the knowledge I have gained through my studies while learning new things and contributing to a project that can be useful to other people.