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How to Translate Paragraphs From English to Spanish

While a person can speak and understand spoken Spanish, reading written Spanish may be a harder task. While it can be pleasantly challenging to translate a sentences lines by line with a English-Spanish text, it can be tiring and time-consuming to translate many paragraphs. It's best to have a sense of where your limitations are in Spanish and proceed accordingly. There are many translation programs and translators out there; the cost can run from no charge to a price per translated word fee.

Things You'll Need

  • Online English-Spanish dictionary
  • Professional translator
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Instructions

  1. Online Translation

    • 1

      Select and copy the paragraphs of the text in English to be translated. If the paragraphs are offline, type them into a Word document first.

    • 2

      Paste the text in English into an online translation program.

    • 3

      Read the results. Cut and paste into a Word document.

    • 4

      Print the translation.

    Hire a Translator

    • 5

      Hire a translator. Most professional translators like to see the document first, so they can assess the document to estimate the time involved and quote a price for the translation.

    • 6

      Sign a contract or agreement with the translator, which states the cost and the deadline.

    • 7

      Pick up the translation by email, regular mail or in person.

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