Fingerspelling

The Fingerspelling is a technical of communication used in the language of signs in which the the letters of the alphabet are represented through the fingers of the hands. In Fingerspelling, the interpreter uses the hands to form the letters of the alphabet and transmit specific words or phrases that do not have a corresponding sign in the language of the signs used. The Fingerspelling is often used to indicate proper names, technical terms, or words that do not have a specific sign in the language of the signs. It is important to emphasize that the Fingerspelling does not replace the language of the signs, but it is a technique of support to be used in addition to the language of signs. Learning the Fingerspelling requires the knowledge of the alphabet of the language of signs and the constant practice to develop the speed and accuracy needed to communicate effectively.