Working languages:
English to Spanish
Spanish to English
English (monolingual)

Maria Labaca
EN/SP Certified Translator & Proofreader

Argentina
Local time: 19:50 -03 (GMT-3)

Native in: Spanish Native in Spanish
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Certified English/Spanish Translator and Project Manager with experience localizing texts for the Spanish audience> maria@mlspanish.com
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, MT post-editing, Copywriting
Expertise
Specializes in:
Media / MultimediaMarketing
LinguisticsHuman Resources
Tourism & TravelPrinting & Publishing
Advertising / Public RelationsInternet, e-Commerce

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 4, Questions answered: 7, Questions asked: 1
Blue Board entries made by this user  1 entry

Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 5
Translation education Bachelor's degree - San Francisco State University
Experience Years of experience: 15. Registered at ProZ.com: May 2007.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials Spanish to English (University of California, San Diego, verified)
English to Spanish (University of California, San Diego, verified)
English (San Francisco State University, verified)
English (Educational Testing Service - TOEFL, verified)
Memberships ATA, United Nations Volunteers, NCTA, AATI
Software Adobe Acrobat, Indesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Trados Studio, Wordfast
Website http://www.mlspanish.com
CV/Resume CV available upon request
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Bio




Certified English to Spanish translator and proofreader specializing in marketing materials and technical texts for the Hispanic audience. I am based in Argentina and have a Specialized Certificate in translation from the University of California, San Diego and a B.A in English Linguistics from SFSU; I am also a member of the American Translators Association.

Language Expert with Marketing Experience



Let your company be known all around the world. I have experience localizing press releases, brochures, emails, campaigns, and other marketing material, to attract the Hispanic audience. Customers have seen how the cultural and linguistic adaptation of their message can attract new markets.

Localization and transcreation involves comprehensive research, translation, restructuring and adaption of a message, aiming to recognize local sensitivities, avoid conflict with the target culture, customs and habits, and communicate more accurately to maintain consistency between national markets.

Hiring a linguist and translator who has lived and studied in both cultures makes it possible to reach out to Spanish speakers.

Happy Clients



"Maria contributed essential writing & translating skills to an international, team project. She dealt with complex subject matter with enthusiasm and professionalism, using both technical and social intelligence. Positive results with a positive attitude!"
Craig Frayne
'Horizons of Friendship' (Canada)

Publications


Language and Pragmatics

The Art of Copywriting
Translation is more than transmitting a message into a different language; it goes beyond the linguistic layer and into a pragmatic layer, that is context. As a Translator or Interpreter, the biggest challenge is that your audience is often culturally and socially different. Copywriters have a bonus issue: their audience must also be persuaded. Paul Grice (English Philosopher) talked about the Cooperative Principle, efficient communication and much more.

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Profile last updated
Aug 12



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