technical translations

We only use professionally qualified, full time translators working in their native language. Our translators come from technical backgrounds to ensure the best possible match for translation work which is essential in any specialist area. We translate from and into English and other language combinations are available upon request. All translated documents are returned proofread, ready to print and we offer a full typesetting service as needed. To discuss your project and get a customised quote our sales team on: +44 (0) 1273 426921 

 

A few facts on Portugal and its language.

 

Portuguese is a Romance language derived from Latin and part of the Indo-European Language group. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Portuguese was spread worldwide as Portugal established a colonial and commercial empire from 1415–1999. As a result, Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe Guinea-Bissau, East Timor and Macau. There are over 190 million Portuguese speakers worldwide and the earliest records of a distinctly Portuguese language appear in administrative documents dating from the 9th century AD. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.

Portugal is a member of the European Union and the United Nations as well as a founding member of the OECD and NATO among others. Major industries in Portugal include oil refineries, automotive, cement production, pulp and paper industry, textile, footwear, furniture, and cork (Portugal is the world's leading producer). Portugal is also the world's fifth-largest producer of tungsten, and the world's eleventh-largest producer of wine.

 

Well known Portuguese companies or brands are Sandemans port, Mateus Rose wine, Madeira wine, Fereira Porto and TAP Portugal. Famous Portuguese include Cristiano Ronaldo, Vasco da Gama, Luis Figo, Nelly Furtado, Baruch Spinoza and Jose Saramago.