Working languages:
Dutch to English
Portuguese to English

Richard Purdom
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Portugal
Local time: 23:26 WEST (GMT+1)

Native in: English 
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Transcription
Expertise
Specializes in:
AgricultureAutomotive / Cars & Trucks
Cinema, Film, TV, DramaElectronics / Elect Eng
Tourism & TravelMedia / Multimedia
Science (general)Engineering (general)
Law: Contract(s)Marketing / Market Research

Rates
Portuguese to English - Standard rate: 0.08 EUR per word / 30 EUR per hour

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 676, Questions answered: 549, Questions asked: 215
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, PayPal
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 3
Experience Years of experience: 17. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2013.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
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Memberships N/A
Software memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
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Bio
Hi there! I'm a UK national, although I've lived in Portugal for the past 25 years. Before moving here, I lived in Holland for 6 years, so I'm entirely fluent in both Dutch and Portuguese.

In addition, I'm a qualified TEFL teacher and very interested in linguistics in general.

Over the years, I've worked in a wide range of environments with both Dutch and Portuguese nationals, principally broadcast TV and building renovation. Between 2004 and 2012, I carried out occasional translation jobs from Dutch and Portuguese into English, as well as some teaching work. Since 2012, I have worked as a translator full-time, averaging 60,000 to 70,000 words a month. My work has covered websites, HR documents, tender specifications, accident reports, literature, and minutes of meetings.

My educational background is in engineering; I have a degree from King's College London, so I'm well equipped to take on technical translations.

Flexibility and intelligent use of technology mean that I can accompany your projects accurately and swiftly, and I will go that extra mile to translate a tricky word.

I understand the need for cost control and the necessity to meet deadlines, and I won't let you down!
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: 718
PRO-level pts: 676


Top languages (PRO)
Portuguese to English482
Dutch to English166
English to Portuguese12
English to German4
English to Spanish4
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Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering202
Other166
Bus/Financial122
Law/Patents71
Art/Literary52
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Construction / Civil Engineering56
Business/Commerce (general)54
Law: Contract(s)28
Law (general)28
Electronics / Elect Eng24
Sports / Fitness / Recreation24
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters20
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Profile last updated
May 16, 2022



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