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Montemorelos, Mexico
I am a professional English–Spanish translator and proofreader with C2 English proficiency and over 8 years of experience. I help businesses, authors, and marketing teams deliver accurate, culturally adapted translations that read naturally in the target language. I specialize in: technical documents, SEO content, manuals, websites, surveys, academic and medical texts. I also provide meticulous proofreading to ensure error-free final deliverables. ✔ Translated + localized 10,000+ words for marketing campaigns ✔ Proofread technical manuals with zero errors My clients appreciate fast turnaround, clear communication, and zero grammar or cultural mistakes. Let’s work together to make your content shine in both languages.
- Document Translation
- Academic Translation
- Proofreading
- Website Translation
- Spanish
- SEO Localization
- Latin American Spanish Accent
- Mexican Spanish Dialect
- Spanish to English Translation
- Medical Translation
- Contract Translation
- Legal Translation
- Business Translation
- Transcript
Buenos Aires, Argentina
🆙 Upwork‑only Freelancer — 8+ years translating, proofreading, and localizing legal, corporate, and financial content to help law firms, brands, and individuals connect with Spanish‑speaking audiences across Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. ▪️ Full‑time translator, proofreader, and interpreter since 2018 ▪️ University‑trained (UBA – one of Latin America’s top universities) ▪️ 200+ projects for international brands & law firms ▪️ Trusted by Mastercard, Novo Nordisk, the World Diabetes Foundation, EVERFI, Euroclima+, the International Youth Foundation, FIIAPP, Calendly, PlayStation, and top U.S. immigration attorneys ▪️ Proficient in MemoQ, Trados, Wordfast, SmartCat, Figma, Adobe Suite, Articulate Rise, Canva & more Legal & Immigration: USCIS forms, affidavits, U/T visas, asylum docs. Certified, court‑ready translations with affidavits of accuracy. Corporate: Contracts, NDAs, reports, GDPR/LatAm compliance, and brand‑adapted business content. Financial: Bylaws, financial reports, IPOs, audits, budgets, grants, and banking docs. Why clients choose me: Court‑level accuracy + cultural sensitivity • Trusted cross‑border legal expertise • Audience‑focused translations • Clear communication & on‑time delivery. My philosophy: Great translation goes beyond words — it’s about adaptation. Every project I deliver is accurate, culturally relevant, and tailored to its audience. 📅 Availability: Booking Jun 1 and beyond. Let’s connect — message me today to get started!
- Translation
- Proofreading
- Spanish
- Latin American Spanish Accent
- Spanish to English Translation
- Editing & Proofreading
Bani Suwayf, Egypt
Native Arabic speaker, from Egypt. English Arabic translator and proofreader for +8 years so far. Having an experience in Legal (Contracts, agreements, PoAs, Courts judgment, Articles of Association), Asylum applications, Official docs (Birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, transcripts, official letters) Financial (Financial statements, bank statements, finance) , Creative translation, E-commerce (Websites, ad copies, sitelinks, product labels), literature translation (Books and novels). Also, I can deal with Cattools like SDL trades, Memoq, Phrase, Smartcat, Crowdin, and similar tools. AUC student.
- Translation
- Document Translation
- Literary Translation
- Translation & Localization Software
- Proofreading
- Website Translation
- Arabic
- English to Arabic Translation
- Fusha Arabic
- Arabic to English Translation
- Egyptian Arabic Dialect
- Gulf Arabic Dialect
- Marketing Localization
- Editing & Proofreading
- Document Localization
Iwakuni, Japan
If you need English - Japanese content that is accurate, natural, and ready for publication, you're in the right place. I am a native Japanese translator and proofreader with over 20 years of experience working in a professional bilingual English–Japanese environment. For many years, I have been responsible for the translation, proofreading, photo editing, and layout design of a quarterly bilingual magazine, producing 60 full issues distributed in print. This means I don't just translate words. I deliver publication-ready content that reads naturally, fits the layout, and reflects your brand accurately in both languages. Clients work with me when they want: 🔹 Translations that sound professional, not "translated" 🔹 Consistent terminology across long documents 🔹 Careful attention to layout and formatting 🔹 20+ years in a bilingual professional environment, with extensive experience in real publications — not one-off samples Clients describe my work as going "above and beyond" — and many return for ongoing projects Core Services 🔹 English ⇄ Japanese Translation 🔹 Editorial content and articles 🔹 Magazines and reports 🔹 Websites and online publications 🔹 Business and corporate communications 🔹 Educational and instructional materials Proofreading & Editing 🔹 Natural, fluent Japanese or English 🔹 Tone adjustment for native readability 🔹 Consistency checks across long documents Transcription & Subtitles 🔹 Some experience with Japanese ⇄ English audio and video transcription and subtitling Bilingual Layout Support (Print) 🔹 Translation with layout awareness for print publications 🔹 Hands-on experience using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop for printed magazines and documents 🔹 Familiar with the practical demands of print production, helping reduce rework between translators and designers 🔹 Currently expanding into digital and e-book layout — available for discussion on a case-by-case basis Language Credentials 🔹 Japanese: Native 🔹 English: Fluent 🔹 TOEIC score: 970 / 990 Tools 🔹 Adobe InDesign 🔹 Adobe Photoshop Availability Open to both short-term and ongoing projects. I also offer paid consultations if you want to discuss scope, workflow, or quality standards before starting. If you are planning a publication, website, or bilingual document and want it done correctly the first time, send me a message with: 🔹 Type of content 🔹 Word count or page length 🔹 Intended audience and deadline I'll review the details and let you know the best way to proceed.
- Translation
- Proofreading
- Japanese
- Localization
- English to Japanese Translation
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Layout Design
- Print Layout
- Baking
- Yoga
- Travel
- Cooking
- Mathematics
- Subtitles
Alcanar, Spain
Do you need a TRANSLATOR or a CERTIFIED PROOFREADER for your project? In need of marketing and content translation, web localization, copywriting, general translation or game translation from a translator expert or a talented SEO article writer? Invite me to work on your project and get the best results. Flexible availability 24/7 all year round. Do you want to know what can I translate FOR YOU? ⬇️ I translate the following languages: 🇬🇧English (en_US/en_UK) 🇪🇸Spanish (ES/LATAM) 🇫🇷French (FR) 🇩🇪German (GR) 🇮🇹Italian (IT) 🇵🇹Portuguese (PT) 🇧🇷Brazilian Portuguese (BR) Areas of English, Spanish, German, Italian, French and Portuguese localized translations expertise: 📌 Content Translation 📌 Software & Wordpress Website Translation 📌 Product Translation (i.e. Amazon, AliExpress…) 📌 Article & Document Translation 📌 SEO Translation and Copywriting 📌 Keyword Translation and Research 📌 Spanish Audio Transcription 📌 MTPE Post Editing 📌 .SRT Translation/Subtitle Translation 📌 InDesign Brochures File formats we can work with: ✅ Google Docs, Google Sheets (in the cloud) ✅ Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point (.doc / .docx / .xlsx / .ppt) ✅ PDF (.pdf) ✅ Subtitling formats (.srt /.ass) ✅ Video & Audio formats (.mp3 / .mp4 / .wav / .mov) ✅ InDesign ✅ HTML ◾Online platforms & CAT Tools : Phrase (Memsource) Happyscribe, Vimeo, Youtube, Crowdin, Memsource, Lingohub, Transifex, POEditor, Magento, XTM-Cloud, MateCat, Weglot English Writing Enhancement Platform: Grammarly Premium, Wordpress, Drupal 🏆The Client Review🏆 “Sergi exactly fit our needs for a translation. He did a great job of joining the team and, with little direction, has translated the content of our website as we needed. The translation was delivered on time and I would highly recommend Sergi and hope to work with him again in the future." Expert Level ability in Translation, Transcription, Captions and Subtitles as Spanish native speaker from Spain (Barcelona) with the mentioned pairs and, I pride myself in my ability to intuitively gather, interpret and understand your requirements, as well as provide accurate translations and commitment to the deadlines. NOT SURE YET? Just drop me a message and ask anything. I reply very quickly.
- Translation
- Website Translation
- Castilian Spanish
- French
- General Transcription
- Catalan to English Translation
- English to Spanish Translation
- English to Catalan Translation
- Medical Translation
- Spanish to English Translation
- French to Spanish Translation
- German to Spanish Translation
- French to Catalan Translation
- Italian to Spanish Translation
Lviv, Ukraine
🌟 Professional and reliable Russian & Ukrainian translator. 🏆 12+ years of experience in Translation & Localization. 🚀 I provide tailored and high-quality translations that resonate with your audience. 🌍 Let’s work together to make your content shine—𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 me now! 🎯 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗘? ✅ Native speaker of Ukrainian and Russian, certified translator, editor & localization expert ✅ I have 12+ years of experience in Translation & Localization, including English to Ukrainian, English to Russian, Russian to English, and Ukrainian to English translations ✅ Individual approach and tailored solutions for every client, including cultural adaptation and creative translation ✅ 100% manual translations with perfect grammar, ideal for website translation, legal Ukrainian translation, technical Russian translation, and more ✅ Always on-time delivery, every time, with zero delays My main goal as a Ukrainian translator and Russian translator is to accurately transfer the tone, feel, and style of the source material. I ensure your Ukrainian translation or Russian translation reflects the original intent and connects with your target audience. 🌟 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗜 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗜𝗡: 🔸 ✍️ Creative and Marketing Content 🔸 🌐 Website Translation & Localization 🔸 🎮 Software, App and Game Localization 🔸 🎓 E-learning Content 🔸 📚 Books and Children's Stories 🔸 🎥 Subtitles, Video, and Audio Content 🔸 🛠️ Technical, Legal, Financial and Business Documentation 🔸 💰 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Materials 🔸 🙏 Religious Literature I'm a proactive, flexible & reliable Ukrainian translator and Russian translator, so you can always count on me! Software and tools I have experience with: 🔹 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: SDL Trados, MemoQ, Phrase (former Memsource), SmartCat, Matecat 🔹 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀: Crowdin, Transifex, Localise 🔹 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Adobe Acrobat Pro, WordPress, Poedit, inDesign In addition to standard Ukrainian translation and Russian translation, I offer: ✅ Legal Translation – including contracts, agreements, powers of attorney, statements, apostilles, certificates, privacy policies, terms & conditions, and affidavits for Russian to English, Ukrainian to English, English to Russian, and English to Ukrainian pairs. ✅ Technical Translation – manuals, datasheets, white papers, and documentation for engineering, software, and industrial products. ✅ General Transcription – interviews, audio notes, and recordings transcribed and optionally translated from Russian to English or Ukrainian to English, and from English to Russian or English to Ukrainian. ✅ Subtitles and Captioning – subtitle translation for interviews, videos, films, and corporate content. The translation can be delivered as an SRT subtitle file, or in a bilingual document with timestamps. ✅ Website Translation & Localization – full website localization with SEO consideration, available for WordPress, HTML, or platform-based content. ✅ Mobile App Localization – UI strings, App Store description, Steam description, and onboarding content perfectly localized in Ukrainian and Russian. ✅ Official Document Translation – certified translation of official documents, including marriage certificate, divorce certificate, birth certificate, death certificate, diploma, academic transcript, passport, ID, immigration papers and other personal/legal documents. As a Russian translator and Ukrainian translator, I’m always ready to go the extra mile on any project and tailor solutions to your business needs, making sure you always get the best quality of Ukrainian translation and Russian translation. 📋 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗜 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘: 🔹 🤖 Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) – I will refine AI-generated translations to ensure fluency, accuracy, and natural style in Ukrainian and Russian. 🔹 📝 Proofreading and Editing (Ukrainian & Russian) – I will manually correct grammar, punctuation, and style for professional and polished content. 🔹 🎨 Transcreation of Marketing Content – I will culturally adapt Ukrainian and Russian translations for ad campaigns, slogans, and brand messaging. 🔹 🎧 Transcription with Translation (RU/UA/EN) – I will accurately transcribe audio/video files with English, Ukrainian, or Russian translation. 🔹 🧠 AI Content Editing – I will review and enhance AI-generated texts for clarity, coherence, tone, and localization into Ukrainian or Russian. 💬 Have a question or specific requirements? Contact me now, and I'll take care of the rest! 💌 🌟 Let's get your translation project done perfectly! 🌟
- Translation
- Document Translation
- English
- Website Translation
- Legal Translation
- Technical Translation
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- General Transcription
- English to Ukrainian Translation
- English to Russian Translation
- Russian to English Translation
- Ukrainian to English Translation
- Editing & Proofreading
- Content Localization
- Mobile App Localization
- Software Localization
- Subtitles
- Copywriting
- Website Localization
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Hire the Best Translators
A skilled translator brings more than linguistic fluency — they provide the cultural insight, contextual accuracy, and subject‑matter fluency needed to bridge communication gaps across borders. Whether you’re adapting marketing materials for international audiences, translating legal documents, or localizing digital products for different regions, a professional translator helps preserve your message and intent in every language.
Businesses in sectors ranging from legal services to e‑commerce and SaaS rely on high‑quality translation to connect with diverse audiences, comply with international regulations, and expand into new markets. The right translator ensures that every word resonates with your target audience — not just in meaning, but in tone, structure, and nuance.
What does a translator do?
A translator converts written content from one language into another, accurately conveying meaning, tone, and intent in writing. Unlike interpreters, who focus on spoken language, translators specialize in written communication across a broad range of formats and industries.
Professional translators may:
Work with specific language pairs. Common combos include English-to-Spanish translation, French-to-English translation, and Chinese-to-English translation, among others — often handled by native speakers or highly fluent bilingual professionals with deep cultural fluency.
Translate diverse content types. Experienced freelancers often specialize in specific types of translation work, such as technical manuals, legal contracts, academic papers, marketing materials, website copy, app interfaces, user guides, product descriptions, blog posts, social media content, and more.
Localize content for different markets. Localization goes beyond literal translation — it involves adjusting idioms, cultural references, formatting, tone, and style so that content reads naturally to the target audience.
Collaborate with subject‑matter experts. Translators frequently coordinate with lawyers, engineers, marketers, designers, or project managers to ensure both linguistic and domain-specific accuracy.
Use translation tools and workflows. Many experienced translators employ translation memory or CAT (computer‑assisted translation) tools to ensure consistency across large or recurring projects. They may also maintain glossaries or style guides.
In addition to translation, some also offer certified translation for related services such as proofreading, bilingual copywriting, editing, or multilingual content formatting, which is particularly valuable when preparing content for publication, marketing campaigns, or regulatory compliance.
How to hire a translator on Upwork
Hiring the right translator on Upwork starts with a clear process — one that helps you find someone with the right language skills, subject matter expertise, and attention to detail. Whether you're translating technical manuals, legal documents, or creative marketing content, laying the groundwork with a detailed job post and thoughtful candidate review can make all the difference.
Here's a step-by-step guide to streamline your hiring process and set your project up for success.
Step 1: Post your project
Create a job post that clearly outlines your needs:
Specify the source and target languages or language pair (e.g., English → Spanish, French ↔ English, English → Japanese)
State the type of content (legal, technical, marketing, website UI, social media, user manuals, etc.)
Provide estimated word count or page count, or a clear description of what needs translation
Mention any required tone, style, formatting, localization needs, or cultural adaptation — especially for marketing or creative content
Include desired turnaround times or deadlines, and whether multiple rounds of revision or proofreading will be needed
You can use our Job Post Generator — powered by Uma, Upwork's Mindful AI™ — to create a customized translator job post draft and attract qualified freelancers who understand exactly what you need.
Step 2: Review proposals
When proposals arrive, evaluate candidates based on:
Fluency in the required source and target languages — ideally, native-level or near-native bilingual proficiency
Previous experience with similar content types (e.g., technical, legal, marketing, localization)
Portfolio samples that demonstrate high-quality translations in your content area
Client feedback, ratings, and history of repeat work — which can indicate reliability, consistency, and professionalism
Certifications or association memberships (e.g., with recognized translation associations) if relevant to your industry or content type
Step 3: Conduct interviews
For top candidates, conduct brief interviews or ask follow-up questions to clarify:
Their process for ensuring accuracy, tone, and cultural sensitivity — especially for marketing or consumer-facing content
Whether they use translation memory or CAT tools (useful for large, recurring projects)
Their approach to handling specialized terminology, legal or regulatory language, or industry-specific vocabulary
Turnaround time expectations, format delivery options, and revision policies — including how many rounds of edits are included
Using an interview-question template tailored for translators helps ensure you cover these key topics consistently.
Step 4: Hire and collaborate
Once you select a translator:
Define clear milestones and payment terms (hourly or fixed-price), and create a contract accordingly
Share source documents, style guides, reference materials, and any prior translations or glossaries you have
Use Upwork’s project workspace to exchange files, track progress, request clarifications, and manage revisions
Set expectations for formatting, proofreading, and final deliverables (e.g., document format, encoding, layout, localization needs)
Establishing transparent communication at the outset — especially about tone, style, and formatting — helps minimize revisions and ensures high-quality output.
How much does hiring a translator cost?
Pricing depends heavily on language pair, content complexity, required turnaround time, and the freelancer’s expertise. Specialized translations — such as legal, medical, or technical content — usually command higher rates because they demand precision, specialized terminology, and often involve greater liability.
On Upwork, freelance translators typically charge between $15 and $25 per hour, with a median hourly wage of around $20. For translators with niche language pairs, rare dialects, or in-depth subject-matter expertise, hourly rates may climb higher, reflecting the added value and scarcity.
Here’s a breakdown of how those hourly rates can translate into project costs, depending on project scope:
Small fixed‑price project
$150–$500 /project
- Translate a short document (roughly 1,000–2,000 words)
- Proofread and polish a web page translation
- Localize or adapt a social media post, blog post, or short marketing piece for the target language
Medium fixed‑price project
$500–$2,000 /project
- Translate 10–20 pages of technical, marketing, or legal documentation
- Localize a section of website copy, e-commerce product listings, or marketing materials
- Translate and format a short user guide or product manual
Large fixed‑price project
$2,000–$10,000+ /project
- Translate an entire website or application, including UI, help center, legal disclaimers, and support content
- Translate comprehensive legal or compliance documents, technical manuals, or regulatory content
- Handle high-volume content such as bulk marketing assets, long-form publications, or multiple content types across different media
Note that actual cost will depend on content complexity (e.g., general marketing vs. highly specialized technical or legal text), formatting needs, layout/desktop publishing requirements, and whether localization or cultural adaptation is needed beyond direct translation.
Frequently asked questions
Is hiring a translator worth it?
Yes, hiring a translator is worth it. For companies targeting bilingual or international audiences, hiring a professional translator is frequently essential. High-quality translation preserves brand voice, ensures cultural relevance, and helps avoid misunderstandings or potential compliance/legal issues — especially when dealing with contracts, regulatory documents, or technical content.
In marketing, a well-translated message can significantly improve engagement and conversion in foreign markets; in legal or technical fields, precise translation can reduce risk and liability.
What types of businesses benefit most from hiring a translator?
Businesses that benefit most from hiring a translator span many sectors:
E‑commerce companies expanding internationally, needing product descriptions and customer support in multiple languages
Tech and software firms launching apps or websites globally and requiring localization of UI, help centers, or documentation
Legal firms, medical practices, or compliance‑heavy industries that need accurate translation of contracts, consent forms, regulatory documents, or technical specifications
Marketing and creative agencies working with global campaigns, social media, or multilingual content distribution
Educational institutions, research publishers, and authors needing translation of academic papers, research reports, or multilingual content
Small and medium-sized businesses often use translators for project-based needs or occasional content bursts, while larger enterprises may set up ongoing relationships for consistent localization support.
How long does it take to translate a document?
How long does takes to translate a document can vary. A professional translator working solo can typically translate about 1,200–1,400 new words per day; roughly four to five “standard” A4 pages. A more conservative estimate many translators use is 2,000–2,500 words per day (depending on complexity).
Based on those averages:
1,000 words → one to two business days
3,000–5,000 words → two to five business days
Longer texts (5,000+ words) often require about a week, especially if you include time for review, proofreading, and quality assurance.
What kind of ongoing maintenance or support might be needed after translation?
If you want to maintain and update translated content over time, ongoing support can look like:
Managing updates to source content — whenever you add new content (e.g., website updates, documents, marketing materials), you'll need the translation updated too.
Maintaining consistency if you have multiple documents, ensuring uniform terminology, tone, and style across new and existing translations.
Revisions or edits if source documents change, which may require re‑translation or adjustment in the target language.
Localization maintenance — for content used on websites or apps, periodic checks to ensure formatting, UI elements, metadata, and language‑specific conventions remain correct.
For example, localized websites often need regular keyword audits, content updates, and quality reviews to stay current.
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