Member since Dec '09

Working languages:
English to Portuguese
French to Portuguese
Italian to Portuguese
Spanish to Portuguese

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Maria João Ivo
translating is the doorway to knowledge

Amora, Setubal, Portugal
Local time: 08:15 WET (GMT+0)

Native in: Portuguese Native in Portuguese
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May 31, 2023 (posted via ProZ.com):  Just finished the translation of a book about the Minho River. ...more, + 21 other entries »
Total word count: 0

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Translation is essentially the task of communicating across cultures
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Training, Project management, Operations management, Transcription, Language instruction, Native speaker conversation
Expertise
Specializes in:
Mechanics / Mech EngineeringTourism & Travel
Law: Patents, Trademarks, CopyrightEnergy / Power Generation
RetailEnvironment & Ecology
Business/Commerce (general)Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
ArchaeologyHistory

Rates
English to Portuguese - Rates: 0.07 - 0.10 EUR per word / 25 - 30 EUR per hour
French to Portuguese - Rates: 0.07 - 0.10 EUR per word / 25 - 30 EUR per hour
Italian to Portuguese - Rates: 0.07 - 0.10 EUR per word / 25 - 30 EUR per hour
Spanish to Portuguese - Rates: 0.07 - 0.10 EUR per word / 25 - 30 EUR per hour

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 92, Questions answered: 116, Questions asked: 7
Blue Board entries made by this user  23 entries

Payment methods accepted Visa, Wire transfer, MasterCard, PayPal, PayPal, Bank transfer | Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Glossaries EN-PT-Dentistry, EN-PT-Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering, IT-PT-LAW GLOSSARY
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Escola Lusitânea Feminina
Experience Years of experience: 36. Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2009. Became a member: Dec 2009.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to Portuguese (Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto)
English to Portuguese (Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio, Wordfast
Website http://www.proz.com/profile/1043941
Events and training
Professional practices Maria João Ivo endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.0).
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
Bio
I am located in Amora, Portugal and have a solid background in translating from English, French, Spanish and Italian into Portuguese.
Presently, I am working as a Teacher and Coach and, above all, as a Translator, Interpreter and Voice-Over Freelancer.
I have a bachelor degree in Cultural and Linguistic Mediation, specialized in English, French, by Escola Lusitanea Feminina, in Lisbon and in Italian, by Istituto de Cultura Italiano, in Lisbon and Bologne and Spanish idioms and culture. I also have a degree in International Secretariat and Public Relations, as well as, a specialization in Fitness and physiotherapy.
Born in 1956, in Lisbon, Portugal, I combined my passions for Languages and Fitness.
My ‘out-of-the-paradigm’ approach to life enriched my vision and enlarged my horizon, allowing a better knowledge of how important is a good knowledge of different languages, cultures and people.
I always took my destiny into my own hands and established myself in Portugal, Spain, Sweden, France, Morocco, Tunisia and Italy.

Some of my most relevant projects are:
Technical and commercial translation, in various areas and various languages such as: IT (hardware/software); mechanics; pharmaceutical development and commercialization projects; medical (general); in other areas such as Geography, geology, history and archaeology, tourism, religion, literature, etc. Most recently, I completed a translation for a United Nations Project in Angola and I am also cooperating with the editing team of one of the most recognized Portuguese editing houses. European Museum libretto’s translation and proofreading. Business and Legal.
My Top Specializations:
• Art: All documentation relating to art, art history, art preservation and management.
• Medical / Pharmaceutical: Medical reports, medical equipment, pharmaceutical industry, production of medical drugs, healthcare and cosmetics.
• Computers & IT: All kinds of Technical Manuals. Websites and network Platforms.
• Travel and Tourism: Translation relating to the travel and tourism sector including travel guides, hotel websites and tourism portals.
This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 92
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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects1
With client feedback1
Corroborated1
100% positive (1 entry)
positive1
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Editing/proofreading1
Language pairs
1
Italian to Portuguese1
Specialty fields
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting1
Other fields
Architecture1
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Profile last updated
Jun 26