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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
AI can translate terminology. I make technical and creative content sound accurate, natural, and human. I’m a bilingual English ↔ Spanish translator and editor with academic training in Biochemistry, Translation, Literary Translation, and Editorial Style Correction, plus more than 30 years of experience working with complex technical and editorial content. My work combines technical precision with human readability — helping companies, researchers, authors, and creative teams produce Spanish that is both professionally accurate and culturally natural. As AI-assisted translation becomes standard across industries, high-quality human refinement matters more than ever. That’s where I come in. Areas of Expertise 🔬 Scientific & Medical Translation • Clinical and research documents • Patient forms and healthcare materials • Scientific reports and technical documentation • Safety and compliance content ⚙️ Industrial & Technical Translation • OSHA procedures and safety protocols • User manuals and machinery documentation • Training materials and technical sheets • Industrial and operational procedures 📚 Editorial & Creative Work • Book editing and manuscript polishing • AI translation post-editing (MTPE) • Localization and transcreation • Website and marketing content adaptation • Bilingual cultural editing What I Deliver ✔ Technically accurate translations ✔ Natural, fluent Spanish ✔ Human-quality AI post-editing ✔ Voice and tone consistency ✔ Clear, readable structure ✔ Professional editorial polish ✔ Cultural nuance for Latin American and U.S. audiences My Background 🎓 Degree in Biochemistry 🎓 Degree in Translation & Literary Translation 🎓 Degree in Editing and Style Correction 🧾 Training in technical writing and professional documentation I’m also experienced with CAT tools, formatting requirements, and multilingual workflows for both technical and publishing environments. My Approach I don’t just translate words — I preserve meaning, intent, clarity, and usability. Whether your content is scientific, industrial, editorial, or AI-generated, I help transform it into polished Spanish that readers can trust. Try Before You Hire Send me a short sample, and I’ll edit or translate a portion so you can evaluate quality, tone, and clarity before committing.
- Translation & Localization Software
- Science & Medical Translation
- Technical Translation
- Legal Translation
- Medical Translation
- User Manual
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Case Studies
- Employment Handbook
- Spanish to English Translation
- English to Spanish Translation
- Terms & Conditions
- Medical Report
- Mexican Spanish Dialect
La Esperanza, Guatemala
*** +20 years of experience and killing it on Upwork after just one year on this platform *** WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU WITH EXCELLENCE Hello! As an experienced and qualified proofreader, translator, copywriter, editor, transcreator, and transcriber, I can refine and improve your Spanish content so that it has a professional finish, reads fluently and naturally, has the right style, is culturally adapted, error-free, and tailored to your specific needs. My ability to optimize English to Spanish translations and correct texts generated by AI tools (MTPE) is based on a top-notch professional experience and academic background and will make the difference for your project to acquire the quality required to be successful. I also have experience as a prompt engineer and am able to participate in LLM trainings. I can work very well with technical, industrial, medical and business, as well as literary, commercial, artistic and educational content. My qualifications cover an unusually wide range: from the scientific or academic field to the humanistic and social fields. I also offer ASR (Automated Speech Reviewing or Audio Speech Recognition) and TTS (Text-to-Speech) / STT (Speech-to-Text) related services: quality assurance, naturalization, improvement and proofreading of automated translations/transcriptions; and also voice-over recording (neutral Spanish) for podcasts, faceless videos, online courses; language learning apps assesment. Through my extensive experience in the field of education, I have developed excellent skills in E-learning, curricula design, document formatting, research tasks, academic content review, use of educational technology, LMS platforms, and the design or audit of virtual courses and educational projects. EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND TO YOUR SERVICE I am an industrial and electronic engineer, philosopher and theologian, with a postgraduate degree in higher education and a master's degree in strategic administration of information technologies. I also have specialization courses in various areas offered by renowned universities around the world. I worked for a long time as a proofreader, pre-press specialist, editor and author for a leading Spaniard publishing corporation in Latin America. I have been an outstanding university professor for 20 years in various careers and universities. I have also successfully served as private consultant in QA, E-learning, Professional Ethics and Ortotypographical Correction. I know all the linguistic and cultural variants of Latin America, Spain and the hispanic population in the U.S. & Canada, so I am a specialist in working in neutral Spanish and avoiding any kind of regionalisms, if you are looking to reach the maximum possible Spanish-speaking audience. And, conversely, I can do localization and enhance my work with SEO strategies. MORE GOOD NEWS - From 2025 I am also available at UpWork. Make no mistake: despite my short time at UpWork, I have more training and experience than most freelancers in my field. - Here you have more than a mere proofreader or more than just another translator: I am a Spanish "content curator" and analyst with complete mastery of the language. - You can take a look at my resume: look for it in my profile page! - See what my clients say about my professional approach and quality service: take a look at my Upwork profile page. - Detail-oriented / Quality standards / Great work ethics / Responsible and committed to my clients / I always walk the extra mile / Highly organized / Impressive general knowledge - I currently spend part of my time as a writer on personal projects that encompass fiction, history and poetry: this means I'm a real author and can bring a literary eye to your texts. - I offer you unlimited revisions of the work, until you are satisfied with the result. - I assure you a friendly and constant communication during the project and as long as necessary. - I will give you quick attention to your concerns and fast delivery times. - Rest assured that if you receive a proposal from me it is because I truly know I can do a great job for you and add value to your project.
- Editing & Proofreading
- AI Content Editing
- English to Spanish Translation
- Educational Technology
- Spanish
- Higher Education
- Elearning
- Voice-Over
- Audio Transcription
- Localization
- Document Format
- Transcreation
- Creative Writing
- Academic Proofreading
- Research Documentation
Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Translation for legal and free documents (English and/or Spanish) - Editing documents (proper use of grammar and spelling) - Subtitling videos (English and/or Spanish) - Transcribing any kind of documents (English and/or Spanish)
- Translation
- English
- Proofreading
- Subtitles
- Spanish
- Technical Translation
- Legal Translation
- General Transcription
- Writing
- English to Spanish Translation
- Economics
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Translation
- Spanish to English Translation
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Top Rated Spanish–English Translator | Virtual Assistant | Customer Support & Property Management Hi, I’m María Olga — a bilingual professional with 10+ years of experience helping clients communicate clearly, support their customers, and keep operations running smoothly. I don’t just “translate” or “assist” — I make your work easier, your communication clearer, and your processes more efficient. How I can help you: Translation (Spanish ↔ English) Your message will sound natural, accurate, and culturally appropriate — not robotic or literal. Ideal for: • Legal & business documents (contracts, agreements) • Articles, websites, and professional content Proofreading & Editing Already translated something? I’ll refine it so it reads flawlessly and professionally. Virtual Assistance Stay organized and stress-free while I handle: • Email management • Scheduling & coordination • Administrative support Customer Support Professional, friendly, and fast communication with your clients or guests: • Handling inquiries, issues, and follow-ups • Ensuring a positive client experience Property Management Support (Short-Term Rentals) Hands-on experience coordinating operations: • Guest communication (before, during, and after stays) • Cleaning, scheduling and coordination • Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and guest satisfaction Why clients choose me: • Top Rated on Upwork (proven reliability & quality) • Clear, fast communication • Strong attention to detail • On-time delivery • Full confidentiality and professionalism If you’re looking for someone you can trust to deliver high-quality work, take ownership of tasks, and provide excellent support — I’m here to help. Let’s connect and make your project easier from day one.
- Data Entry
- Virtual Assistance
- Audio Transcription
- Customer Service
- Product Testing
- Online Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PPTX
- Voice Recording
- English to Spanish Translation
- Focus Group Moderation
- Spanish Tutoring
- Spanish to English Translation
- Property Management
- Customer Support
- Google
- Google Sheets
- Legal Translation
- Business Translation
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
📌 I'm a professional, ambitious young woman, currently residing in Guatemala. I manage a flawless English with more than 18 years of experience as a bilingual person. 📌 Areas of specialization include: • Translation • Editing & Proofreading • Customer service • Writing & Redacting • English/Spanish and Spanish/English Interpreter 📌 5 Reasons to hire me: • You’ll receive high-quality, optimized documentation • I always meet deadlines • Great communication • Excellent Work Ethic and Personal Integrity • Adaptability
- Translation
- English
- Proofreading
- Website Translation
- Spanish
- Contract Translation
- Language Interpretation
- Voice-Over
- Voice Recording
- Latin American Spanish Accent
- Game Testing
- Gaming
Nahualá, Sololá, Guatemala
Professional translator expertise in legal and finances documents. Native Spanish speaker from Guatemala with perfect understanding of English and K'iche'. Education • Instituto Nacional de Bachillerato en Computación, Guatemala, Guatemala • Bachelor’s in computer science | December 2005] Experience 2011 – 2012 Junior Programmer | SINCOGUA Creation, maintenance of databases and invoicing and inventory programs in Visual Fox Pro software. 2009 – 2019 K’ich’e Language Voluntary educational work and interpretation in the Quiché language in areas of Guatemala where Quiché is spoken. 2017 – 2020 Audio Recording Technician – Audio and Video Editor Protools, Final Cut ProX
- Translation
- English to Spanish Translation
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