Translation English Spanish
What is an English-to-Spanish translator?
Working with clients and customers in Spanish-speaking countries in Europe and South America often requires having access to someone who is skilled in English-to-Spanish translation. There are many ways language translation services can be useful for your organization, whether it’s transcription services, translation of legal documents, or direct verbal translation.
How do you hire a English-to-Spanish translator?
You can source English-to-Spanish translator talent on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in an English-to-Spanish translator.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview English-to-Spanish translators. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of English-to-Spanish translator you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire an English-to-Spanish translator?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions. Learn about the cost to hire an English-to-Spanish translator.
How do you write a English-to-Spanish translator job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample English-to-Spanish translator job post titles:
- Looking for someone fluent in Spanish to translate business documents from English
- Looking for expert in Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures to help with movie script
- Need Spanish speaker to accompany me to Mexico for education conference
Project description
An effective English-to-Spanish translator job post should include:
- Scope of work: From writing and reading Spanish to explaining various cultural nuances of Spanish-speaking countries, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, countries, or subject matter, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
English-to-Spanish translator job responsibilities
Here are some examples of English-to-Spanish translator job responsibilities:
- Translate to Spanish instructions accompanying U.S.-manufactured products before shipping to Mexico
- Teach Argintinian natives how to speak English
- Translate all textbooks from English to Spanish
English-to-Spanish translator job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in English-to-Spanish translation. Here are some examples:
- Minimum of five years living and working in Chile
- Track record of translating large volume of business documents from English to Spanish
- Exhibit strong understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures and customs