Portuguese Translation Services
Professional Portuguese translation by certified native speakers. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years.
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The Portuguese language (Português) connects over 260 million speakers across four continents, from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) to the historic streets of Lisboa (Portugal) and the emerging economies of Angola and Mozambique. Our native Português translators understand the significant differences between Brazilian Portuguese (Português Brasileiro) and European Portuguese (Português Europeu)—differences that go far beyond spelling to include vocabulary, grammar, and cultural expression.
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Native Speakers
All our Portuguese translators are native speakers who understand cultural nuances and regional variations.
Industry Experts
Specialized translators for legal, medical, technical, financial, and marketing content.
Fast Turnaround
Rush and same-day translation services available. 24/7 support for urgent projects.
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Multi-step QA process ensures accuracy and cultural appropriateness. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Interesting Facts About Portuguese
Discover the rich history, culture, and unique characteristics of the Portuguese language.
Brazil's Linguistic Giant
Brazil has more Portuguese speakers than all other Portuguese-speaking countries combined. With over 210 million people, Brazil represents approximately 80% of all Português speakers worldwide.
Two Distinct Variants
Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese differ significantly in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Using the wrong variant can make content feel foreign or even incomprehensible to the target audience.
The Rising African Markets
Portuguese is an official language in 6 African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Equatorial Guinea. These growing markets represent significant business opportunities.
Latin America's Economic Powerhouse
Brazil is Latin America's largest economy and the world's ninth-largest by GDP. It's the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas, making it a unique market requiring specialized localization.
The Orthographic Agreement
The 1990 Portuguese Language Orthographic Agreement aimed to unify spelling between Portugal and Brazil. While both countries adopted changes, significant differences remain in vocabulary and usage.
Real Results with Portuguese Translation
E-Commerce Brazil Market Entry
US Tech Company
Localize an e-commerce platform for Brazil, requiring translation of 100,000+ product listings, checkout flows, and customer service materials into Brazilian Portuguese (Português Brasileiro).
Deployed native Brazilian translators with e-commerce expertise. Adapted for Brazilian payment methods (boleto, parcelamento), address formats, and consumer preferences.
Brazil became the company's fastest-growing international market, with conversion rates 50% higher than machine-translated competitors.
Portuguese Cultural Insights
Understanding cultural nuances is essential for effective Portuguese translation.
Business Context
Brazil is Latin America's largest economy and represents a massive consumer market of 210+ million people. Portugal serves as a gateway to the EU, while African Portuguese-speaking countries offer emerging market opportunities. For businesses targeting these markets, distinguishing between Brazilian and European Portuguese is essential—using the wrong variant can seriously damage brand perception and conversion rates.
Brazilian Portuguese uses "você" informally, while European Portuguese prefers "tu" - this affects all customer communications
Brazilian consumers respond well to warm, personal marketing language; Portuguese consumers prefer more formal approaches
Date and number formats differ: Brazil uses DD/MM/YYYY while many systems default to US formats
Brazilian Portuguese has incorporated many English loanwords that European Portuguese resists
Cultural references, humor, and idioms are very different between Brazil and Portugal
How Portuguese Translation Works
A streamlined process designed for quality and efficiency.
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- •PhD in Hispanic Linguistics, University of California
- •MA in Translation Studies, Monterey Institute
- •BA in Spanish Literature, Universidad de Barcelona
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