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BJardIm · Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 32

hello all

I'm currently looking for translating work in D.F, from Portuguese to English and/or vice versa

Does this type of translation work( english/portuguese) exist in mexico city? considering its a spanish speaking country Smile

Sounds silly but thought I'd try!

Cheers

MO39 · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:48 am Post subject:

There's probably some need here for translations between Portuguese and Spanish since there are Mexican companies doing business with Brazil. Don't know about Portuguese and English, though. I suggest calling some translation agencies in the D.F. to see if your services are needed. You could also put an ad in Segundamano.

BJardIm · Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 32

thanks M039

Do you know of any agencies?

thanks

MO39 · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:08 am Post subject:

Sorry - I don't know names of any agencies in the DF you could call. The few translating jobs I've had I've gotten through friends and other contacts. You could check the yellow pages and see what you can find.

notamiss · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:59 am Post subject:

Yes it exists, but I don't know how much volume you'd get from local business. Nevertheless, local agencies could well have overseas clients. These days, it doesn't matter where you are located; deliveries are almost all by email�translation is a global business.

I second the suggestion of phoning the agencies you find in the yellow pages. You don't even need to have a phone book; look them up here: http://www.seccionamarilla.com.mx/. You can also cultivate international clients yourself.

I suggest visiting http://www.proz.com and www.translatorscafe.com. Basic registration at both sites is free, and both sites have plenty of tips in the forums and articles for getting started, finding clients, and setting a fair price. You can also participate in term queries and meet other translators online, not to mention the occasional face-to-face meeting. In fact, there's a ProZ meetup coming this weekend, http://www.proz.com/powwow/1964, which would also be a great chance to network and learn more about other people's experiences looking for (and finding) translation work.

BJardIm · Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 32

Thanks Notamiss

I'll have a look into it.

Smile

ontoit · Joined: 18 Jun 2006 Posts: 99

I'm confused. All of my translation work is done in cyberspace, making physical location of little or no consequence. Why would you need to look for P to E work from Mexican companies when Brazil and Portugal are just an e-mail attachment away?

BJardIm · Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 32

I'm not familiar with the world of translation but working from home would make life easier. Thanks for your post

notamiss · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject:

Milenka · Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 113 Location: Mexico City

notamiss · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject:

Phil_K · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 2041 Location: A World of my Own

Has the OP considered contacting those schools that teach Portuguese and may have contacts, and offering his/her services on a freelance basis? Also the Portuguese embassy?

MO39 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject:

Phil_K · Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 2041 Location: A World of my Own

MO39 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

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