An approach to languages of lesser diffusion (LLD) and public service interpreting and translation (PSIT) in Spain in the second decade of the 21st century

The vast diversity of contexts, the immediacy of the required response, and the variety of languages and cultures that converge in today's societies present challenges but also enable a wide range of responses. The main objective of this article is to obtain an overview of the reality of communication with migrant population, especially in lesser-used languages (LLD) in Spain. Three elements will be considered: migrant population in Spain in the second decade of the 21st century, with special attention to LLD; quality of communication between the main service providers (Administration and NGOs) and migrants in LLD; and, the role of technology in communication with migrant population. The methodology used is based on the critical analysis of several studies that approach the issues from different points of view and contexts, and whose results reflect the general situation of the country in relation to LLD.