How to Hire English to Italian Translators
With thousands of professional Italian translators available to hire through the Guru freelance platform and hundreds of English to Italian experts, businesses and hirers can select the right independent translator for them–based on experience, fees, and previous customer testimonials.
Great translators offer a broad range of skills, from commercial translation for marketing projects and brands planning to launch in Italy to technical translations related to documentation such as visa paperwork, qualification transcriptions, business contracts, and application forms.
If you’re hiring a translator for an English to Italian project for the first time, we’ll share some tips and advice on what to expect, how to shortlist the right English Italian translator for you, and some of the ways to advertise your job online to attract top talent.
What Can I Hire an English to Italian Translator to Do?
Some translators focus on certain types of translation. In contrast, others will use their language skills, writing expertise, and first-language knowledge of nuance and tone in written Italian for any purpose, whether you'd like to translate an email or letter or marketing content or embark on a larger-scope translation project on behalf of a global business.
Examples of popular projects posted on Guru include:
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Translating ID documents such as marriage certificates to apply for a visa or work permit to be able to work and live in Italy
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English to Italian translations for business purposes and for use within marketing, advertising, social media posts, product labeling, and localized business websites
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Contract translation–which is essential when liaising with a vendor or business partner based in Italy who requires documents to be translated into Italian
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Private translation projects, such as translating emails and letters from English to Italian
Professional English to Italian translators can assist with any source materials, including insurance paperwork, medical records, business communications, or property purchase documentation, ensuring the finished translation is accurate, reliable, and of a high quality.
What Does It Cost to Hire an English to Italian Freelance Translator?
Prices for translation services vary considerably, depending on several factors, which we'll explore below. However, as an indication, Guru has top-rated English to Italian translators available with rates from $5 per hour.
Freelance translators that charge a minimum fee per writing project also include this within their profile so you can check whether their prices are a good match for your budget before you make contact.
Aspects of an English to Italian Translation That Impact Pricing
Most translators offer additional services, such as proofreading, transcription, and voice-to-text translation, so the first step is to think about the exact tasks you'd like your chosen translator to undertake.
From there, you will find that the pricing proposals you receive are influenced by:
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The scope of the project–you can pay an English to Italian translator by the hour, day, or project, with cost efficiencies often available for project-based work. However, paying by the hour might work better for smaller translation projects.
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The experience and skills of your translator–the more established a translator, the more they tend to charge for their work, but you’ll have the assurance of outstanding quality translation work. You’ll also find that specialist translators offering translation services for technical, medical, or legal documents charge higher rates.
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The complexity of the translation–translation jobs that will take longer to complete will inevitably cost a little more than a straightforward translation where the source document is perfectly formatted and without multiple subsections.
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The need for a certified translation–official translations, including those used in visa applications, must be certified by a translator with the appropriate accreditations. These translators produce verified content that is compliant with immigration requirements and may charge an additional fee for the certification.
If your business has a fixed budget, we recommend creating a free job post, allowing the thousands of English to Italian translation experts on Guru to respond with a quotation if they can meet your requirements and pricing expectations.
Is It Worth Hiring an English to Italian Translator Rather Than Using a Translation App or Online Tool?
Translation tools are a good resource for travelers, where you can translate a sign, phrase, or set of directions quickly and easily. However, they aren't often suitable for other translation projects, where you are unwilling to compromise with mistakes, incorrect word selections, or Italian that has obviously been translated online.
For example, if you were buying a home in Italy, applying for a job, registering for a medical procedure, or planning to launch your business in the country, a low-quality translation could be disastrous. Hiring a professional, experienced English to Italian translator is an ideal option where you need the finished translation to be precise, retaining the original tone and meaning of your source content, and written in perfect, understandable Italian.
Can an English to Italian Translator Also Translate Italian Into English?
Freelance translators commonly have a range of skills, and although some won’t offer translations to and from both languages, many can assist. Finding a translator with fluency in either dialect is a great help if you need ongoing project work or want to have a translator on hand to help whenever you receive a new communication or draft that you would like translated, proofed, or polished.
Translators are typically native Italian speakers with a good grasp of English and good writing skills. Still, others have lived in both the US and Italy for long periods of time and can provide high-quality translation from either language into the other. However, it's also worth noting that you don't necessarily need to hire an Italian translator living in Italy. There are thousands of international translators or those working as freelance expatriates who offer fantastic value for money and an in-depth comprehension of two or more languages.
Browse our extensive network of talented English to Italian translators through the Guru platform to find out more, or post your job post today to receive quotations and proposals directly to your inbox. Detailed job descriptions are the best way to attract a higher volume of responses, giving you plenty of freelance translators to compare and choose between.