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Working languages:
Spanish to English
English to Spanish

Sergio Viñals
Fast, accurate and reliable translations

Cartagena, Murcia
Local time: 13:24 CET (GMT+1)

Native in: Spanish Native in Spanish

Account type Freelancer
Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
Computers: HardwareComputers: Software
Education / PedagogyGames / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersIT (Information Technology)
LinguisticsComputers (general)

Rates
Spanish to English - Standard rate: 0.06 EUR per word / 25 EUR per hour
English to Spanish - Standard rate: 0.06 EUR per word / 25 EUR per hour
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 218, Questions answered: 151, Questions asked: 54
Project History 2 projects entered    1 positive feedback from outsourcers

Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Translation education Master's degree - University of Murcia
Experience Years of translation experience: 5. Registered at ProZ.com: Jun 2004.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Microsoft Word, SDL TRADOS
Website http://www.sergiovinals.com
About me
General Translator and Software Localizer (English <> Spanish, Spanish <> English)

Specialization: computers (general, software, hardware, systems, networks and Internet), computer games (videogames / gaming / casino), education, pedagogy, linguistics, media (music, TV and cinema), real estate, banking

• 30,000 words a month freelance general translation for several companies in Spain.

Software Localizer

• Experienced in localizing software for the Windows environment.
• Several assignments for linguistic software validation for several websites.
• Familiarity with the official Microsoft Glossary.
• Knowledge of HTML and Web site development terminology, JavaScript.

Proof-reader

• Experienced in proof-reading of several gaming sites and Casino websites.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts, British Studies, Universidad de Murcia, Spain (1999)
C.A.P. (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), University of Murcia, Spain (2001)
Translation Diploma, Universidad de Murcia, Spain (2001)

Expertise

• Native Spanish speaker
• Fluent in English, former resident of the USA and England
• Basic computer programming knowledge.
• Advanced general computer knowledge (hardware and software)
• University education in Spanish and English
• German (basic), Italian (basic)

Resources

• Hardware: AMD Athlon XP +2600, Windows XP, modem, HP Pavilion 5200 Laptop.
• Software: Microsoft Office XP (Spanish)
• Electronic dictionaries: Collins Cobuild, Gran Diccionario Oxford, Oxford Advanced Learners’ Dictionary, Longman Dictionary of Modern English.



• Translation of lighting specifications and control specification book for a luxury restaurant in La Manga, Murcia (SPAIN).

• Translation of several documents and reports on standards of work safety and hygiene for a well-known restaurant in the local area.

• Translation of various financial documents for a major Spanish financial institution from English to Spanish, including letters of credit, corporate resolutions, bank guarantees, and buy-sell agreements (15,000 words)

• Translation of several minutes and agendas for a community of residents of a well-known resort in Murcia, Spain, from Spanish to English.

• Translation of a major casino website from English to Spanish (+10,000 words as a part of a team).

• Proof-reading of a mobile phone games website from English to Spanish.

0,06€ / word
20€ / hour (proofreading)
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Total pts earned: 218
(All PRO level)


Top languages (PRO)
English to Spanish177
Spanish to English37
Portuguese to English4
Top general fields (PRO)
Other80
Tech/Engineering63
Science20
Marketing12
Social Sciences12
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Sports / Fitness / Recreation12
Automotive / Cars & Trucks9
Business/Commerce (general)8
Music8
Computers: Software8
Tourism & Travel8
Livestock / Animal Husbandry7
Pts in 21 more flds >

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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects2
With client feedback1
Corroborated1
100% positive (1 entry)
positive1
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Editing/proofreading1
Translation1
Language pairs
English to Spanish2
Specialty fields
Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino3
Other fields
Keywords: Education, Educación, Literatura, Literature, Marketing , Negocios, Pedagogía, Periodismo, Traducción, Translation, Proofreading, Editing, Communications, Comunicaciones, Computer Games, Juegos, Videojuegos, Hardware, Software, Casino, Ruleta, Roulette, tragamonedas, slot games, Computers, Ordenadores, Networks, Redes, Juegos java, Internet, Real Estate, Games, Video Games, Gaming, Linguistics, Language, Casino, java games, mobile games,


Profile last updated
Oct 2, 2009



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