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Hi, I’m Michael Johnson, a professional freelance translator with over 8 years of experience specializing in high-quality literary translations from Portuguese to Spanish.
I’m a native Spanish speaker based in the United States, delivering natural, fluent, and culturally accurate translations. I have proven expertise translating full-length novels and fiction works.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Translator & Editor at Various clients
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Provided Portuguese-to-Spanish translations for literary, marketing, and general content; performed proofreading and quality assurance on translated texts.
Freelance Translator (Portuguese → Spanish) at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - PresentTranslated multiple full-length novels, short stories, and literary texts from Portuguese to Spanish for private clients and independent authors; ensured preservation of original tone, style, and cultural nuances; proficient in CAT tools including SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, and Wordfast.
Translator & Editor at Various freelance platforms & direct clients
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Provided Portuguese-to-Spanish and English-to-Spanish translations for literary, marketing, and general content. Performed proofreading and quality assurance on translated texts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Major: Spanish & Portuguese) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Major: Spanish & Portuguese) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Major: Spanish & Portuguese) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Qualifications
Advanced training in literary translation
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Familiar with industry standards (ATA certification preparation)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Advanced training in literary translation (equivalent to ATA certification preparation)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Advanced training in literary translation
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Familiar with industry standards (equivalent to ATA certification preparation)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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