As a professional translator and localizer, my approach to translation is centered on understanding the client’s needs and delivering a product that is both accurate and culturally relevant. The process begins with a detailed consultation to grasp the project’s purpose, target audience, and specific requirements. This initial step ensures that the translation aligns with the client’s goals and sets the foundation for the entire process.

Once I understand the client’s needs, I conduct thorough research, particularly when dealing with specialized fields like legal or medical translation. This preparation allows me to handle the translation accurately and efficiently. The translation itself is a careful process of converting the text into the target language while maintaining the original meaning and adapting it to fit the cultural and linguistic norms of the audience.

After the initial translation, I review and edit the text to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the client’s requirements. Cultural adaptation is also a key part of the process, where I adjust the text to reflect the cultural nuances of the target audience. Finally, I collaborate with the client to incorporate their feedback, ensuring that the final product meets their expectations. The result is a translation that not only communicates the original message but does so in a way that resonates with the audience, fulfilling the client’s objectives.