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.

Michael Johnson

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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Translator & Editor at Various clients
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Provided 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 - Present
Translated 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, 2017
Provided 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, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Major: Spanish & Portuguese) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages (Major: Spanish & Portuguese) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Advanced training in literary translation
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Familiar with industry standards (ATA certification preparation)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Advanced training in literary translation (equivalent to ATA certification preparation)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Advanced training in literary translation
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025
Familiar with industry standards (equivalent to ATA certification preparation)
January 11, 2030 - December 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other