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Why choose Sara the Interpreter for your multilingual events

FAQs

• What type of interpreting do I need?

  Choosing an interpreting mode depends on the type of work required. For example, for a brief interview or press conference, consecutive interpretation is ideal. For symposiums, conferences or longer press conferences, simultaneous interpreting is usually the norm.

• How many interpreters per meeting?

  The duration of the event guides a lot in finding an answer to this question. It is always advisable to hire two interpreters, who will take turns being the active interpreter, thus guaranteeing the best results during symposiums, conferences or longer meetings.

  As a professional conference interpreter, I am used to working in the booth with a partner, so I always have a network of fellow interpreters on hand with whom to work.

  Let’s work out the details of your event and find the right service for you.

• What mode of interpreting services do you provide?

  On-site and remote. I have experience using platforms such as Zoom, MS Teams, KUDO, Boostlingo or WebEx, among others.

  If you use a dedicated software for your online meetings, let me know and we will find the best way to cater to your company’s language access needs.
  
  

• Can I book online interpreting services?

  Of course! In fact, online interpreting —or remote interpreting— is one of my areas of expertise, which is why I am fluent in a variety of RSI platforms such as Zoom, MS Teams, KUDO, Boostlingo, WebEx, etc.

• What variety of Spanish do you use?

  Excellent question. The variety of Spanish that “normally comes out” when I am interpreting is a Latin American variety. I have an Argentine accent (I was born and raised in Argentina), and in professional settings I typically use the forms “tú/usted” and “ustedes”, as appropriate, to establish different levels of formality between the communicative parties involved as required by the communicative situation.

  However, linguistic variety involves several other layers besides grammar and accent (and requires several extra paragraphs to elaborate!). Therefore, whenever there is information available about the target audience, my goal is to use the vocabulary that makes the most sense to them—for example, saying “fresas” in Mexico and Spain or “frutillas” in Argentina to describe strawberries.

  My point being—trust me, you are in very good hands. I have been the voice of people from all corners of Spain and Latin America (and their language specificities) for years. When it comes to language varieties, every interpreting assignment for a Spanish-speaking audience has shown me there is far more bringing us together than pulling us apart.

• What about payment methods?

  Services can be paid for by bank transfer, Wise, PayPal, depending on what your preferred payment method is. Keep in mind that transfer fees apply to some of these platforms, so alternatives such as Wise may be more cost-effective.

  If these answers have been useful to you and you are looking for the right interpreter for your event, you know where to find me.

  
  Let’s talk!