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Maria Aparecida Da Silva
Master Degree in Translation Studies/Applied Linguistics - Lisbon University (Thesis in progress)
Post-graduation in Brazilian Portuguese Language - PUC - São Paulo
Licentiate in Arts degree / Pedagogy – School Administration - São Paulo
Licentiate in Arts degree – English/Brazilian Portuguese - São Paulo
Bachelor of Arts degree in Translation Studies – English/Brazilian Portuguese - São Paulo
I am a native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese with almost 12 years of experience as freelance translator, always trying to reach the high standards set by my clients that continually test and evaluate me to provide a rigorous feedback on the quality of my work.
I specialize in software/help: Maximizer, Credicard, Solution
Software localization: (Mac os, MAC G4_ Apple/Macintosh), Prime Time Enterprise
Internet (Web pages), Application guides (on-line)
Technical texts in general: mechanical, machinery, automobile (Volvo), electrical/electronical equipment, Alpro
Telecommunications, mobile phone (Sony, Ericson),
General texts: business, marketing, cientific, linguistic…
References :
Freelance Translator/Proofreader in:
Macris S/C Ltda - São Paulo - Brasil
In Portugal – Lisbon:
HCR Traduções Técnicas Lda - João Ruivo
Aba-Text – gabinete de Traduções Lda
TradCatts - Translation Services Lda - Matilde Silva
Spain - Madrid
Lemoine International - Antonio de Torre & Joseba Garcia
Additional languages and skills:
Translation tools: Trados (Workbench & Tag Editor), Transit Satellite, Wordfast
- Spanish – Advanced
- French - Basic
- Academical Teacher – Translation Course:
Universidade do Grande ABC – São Paulo – Brasil
Professional courses :
Certificate of Project Manager - Follow-Up Traduções Técnicas
Professional experience :
Freelance Translator/Proofreader
Portugal – Lisbon:
HCR Traduções Técnicas Lda
Aba-Text – gabinete de Traduções Lda
Onoma – gabinete de Traduções Lda
Gabinete de Trad. e Interpretação de Soares Franco Lda
Guia Traduções e Representações Lda
TradCatts - Translation Services Lda
Spain - Madrid
Lemoine International
-Brazilian Portuguese and Translation Studies Teacher
-Public School Director
Some fields of expertise
1. IT TECHNICAL
2. MULTIMEDIA
3. ENGINEERING / AUTOMATION
4. HARDWARE
5. COMMUNICATIONS
6. ADVERTISING
Prices :
Charge per word: 0,05 USD/ 0,05 Euro
Working method :
Semp Toshiba PC - Intel Inside Celeron Processor
Xerox Printer
Cable connection to the Internet
Operating System: Windows ME
Microsoft Office 2000