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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there ways to make my documents easier to translate?

Whole books have been written on this question. One of the best: "International Technical Communication" by Nancy L. Hoft.

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How much will it cost to translate my Spanish (or French, Italian, German, Chinese, Arabic, etc.) letter?

Does Arabic (or Chinese, or Korean) cost more than Spanish? And why?

Is translation done by human translators or by a machine?

How should I submit my documents for translation (or quote)?

What is your Project Management fee?

Are there ways to make my documents easier to translate?

How long does translation take?

Do you count words like 'the', 'an', and numbers when considering the word count in a document?

What if my customer doesn't like the translation?

If we agree to pay twice as much, can we get our translation twice as fast?

What is the difference between translation and interpretation?