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: Keeping the original reference, assuming the audience has enough cultural knowledge to understand the joke, which is a strategy often seen in subtitles for shows like Friends . 5. Educational Impact

: Replacing American references with local Spanish-speaking equivalents (e.g., changing a reference to an American TV star to a locally known figure). That '70s Show (1998) Spanish subtitles

This paper explores the complexities of audiovisual translation (AVT) in the context of That ’70s Show (1998). It specifically analyzes how Spanish subtitles manage 1970s American slang, high-frequency cultural references, and the character of Fez, whose "foreignness" is a central comedic pillar. By examining translation strategies—ranging from literalism to cultural adaptation—this study highlights the balance required to maintain humor across linguistic barriers. 1. Introduction : Keeping the original reference, assuming the audience

: Studies in Spanish subtitling show a significant reduction in figurative meaning when translating English idioms, often leading to information loss. often leading to information loss.