Applying for a quotation is simple, just click on translation@alvarez-fernandez.com and send a message containing a detailed description of the assignment.

You can use the following  information as a guide to specify the job details:

• Type of Job: Translation (Standard or Sworn) or Proofreading/Editing 
• Source Topic
  • Be as much specific as possible
• Source Word Count
• Source Media: computer files or hard copy
  • If files are available, please specify the file format
• How you will send the documents: email, fax, postal mail, courier
• Required Deadline
• Whether any of the following is available
  • Glossaries
  • Reference Material
  • Previous Translations in connection with this job 
• Any other notes you may wish to point out

In order to provide you with the most accurate quotation, please attach the available source files to your message.

Preparing the quotation

Typically, projects are quoted per source word if computer files are available to perform a word count. 

Otherwise, a rate per target word is supplied, which implies that the total cost of the project will not be known until the project is finished.

Rates may vary according to:

• Number of words
• Level of difficulty
• Formatting requirements
• Timeline