Working languages:
Spanish to English
Catalan to English
French to English
Italian to English
Portuguese to English

Oda Schwab
Senior Translator Legal, Medical, and Technical

United States
Local time: 19:53 EST (GMT-5)

Native in: English 
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A multi-skilled, reliable and talented translator, proofreader, interpreter and editor with a proven ability to translate written documents from a source language into a target language.
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Affiliations
Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Voiceover (dubbing), Subtitling, Training, AI + Human review (MT post-editing) , Transcription, Transcreation, Native speaker conversation, File Preparation, Terminology management
Expertise
Specializes in:
Ships, Sailing, MaritimeLaw (general)
Automotive / Cars & TrucksFinance (general)
AccountingMedical (general)
Engineering (general)Manufacturing
Gaming/Video-games/E-sportsBusiness/Commerce (general)

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 4, Questions answered: 12
Blue Board entries made by this user  11 entries

Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer, Check | Send a payment via ProZ*Pay
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 2
Glossaries Legal Terms (Contracts, Letters, Certificates, etc), Medical
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Translation
Experience Years of experience: 26. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2008. Became a member: Dec 2008.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials Catalan to Spanish (University of Barcelona)
Catalan to Spanish (University of Barcelona)
Spanish to Catalan (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Spanish to English (American Translators Association)
English to Spanish (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)


Memberships ATA, ATA
Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Amara, ChatGPT, DeepL, Fluency, Indesign, Lingotek, MateCat, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Passolo, PhraseApp, Powerpoint, SDLX, Smartcat, Smartling, Trados Studio, Wordbee, Wordfast, XTM, XTRF Translation Management System


CV/Resume CV available upon request
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Bio

Senior Translator for Legal, Medical & Technical Content | English ↔ Spanish or Catalan

I help companies and professionals communicate complex information with precision, clarity, and confidence across languages.

With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in the translation of high-risk, high-impact content, where accuracy is critical and there is no room for ambiguity. My work supports legal, medical, and technical communication that must meet professional, regulatory, and operational standards.


I regularly handle:

  • Legal and corporate documentation: Contracts, court decisions, corporate records, and insolvency proceedings.
  • Medical and clinical content: Clinical trials, informed consent forms, regulatory documentation, and pharmaceutical materials.
  • Technical and industrial documentation: Engineering, energy, manufacturing processes, and specialized manuals.

In addition to English and Spanish (as well as Catalan), I work with French, Italian, and Portuguese, allowing me to support multilingual projects across multiple markets with consistency and efficiency.


What sets my work apart

  • Accuracy you can rely on: Every project is handled with rigorous attention to terminology, structure, and context.
  • Business-oriented communication: I do not translate word-for-word—I ensure your message is clear, natural, and effective for your target audience.
  • Experience with complex workflows: I am fully proficient in industry-standard tools and processes, ensuring smooth integration into your workflow and consistent delivery.
  • Confidentiality and professionalism: Sensitive content is handled with the highest level of discretion and care.

Services

  • Translation and localization
  • Editing and revision
  • Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)
  • Transcription
  • Subtitling and audiovisual translation

If you are looking for a reliable partner to handle complex multilingual content with precision and consistency, I would be pleased to support your projects.

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 4
(All PRO level)


Language (PRO)
English to Spanish4
Top general field (PRO)
Tech/Engineering4
Top specific field (PRO)
IT (Information Technology)4

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Keywords: Legal / Regulatory legal translation, intellectual property, patents, WIPO, PCT, contract translation, corporate law, insolvency, compliance, GDPR. See more.Legal / Regulatory legal translation, intellectual property, patents, WIPO, PCT, contract translation, corporate law, insolvency, compliance, GDPR, HIPAA, public procurement, Special Administrative Clauses (SAC), tenders, regulatory translation Medical / Pharmaceutical medical translation, pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, clinical research, informed consent forms (ICF), pharmacovigilance, SmPC, oncology, biotechnology, CRO, medical devices Technical / Industrial / Engineering technical translation, engineering translation, industrial translation, technical manuals, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, EV systems, logistics centers, PSSR, construction tenders, architecture, cryosurgery IT / Software / AI IT translation, software localization, UI/UX localization, AI translation, machine learning, data governance, ServiceNow, software manuals Finance / Business financial translation, fintech translation, banking, investment, accounting, annual reports, blockchain, cryptocurrency, business translation Marketing / Retail marketing translation, SEO translation, e-commerce translation, cosmetics, fashion, brand adaptation Audiovisual / Media audiovisual translation, subtitling, transcription, dubbing, voice-over Specialized / Other religious translation, Coptic Church, creative translation Tools / Localization / QA CAT tools, Trados Studio, memoQ, Phrase, Smartling, XTM, Memsource, Wordfast, Xbench, Verifika, QA Distiller, terminology management, glossary management, localization, localization program management, internationalization (i18n), globalization (g11n). See less.


Profile last updated
Oct 23