English was Laura's major at University. She's been translating from English for thirty years, perfectioning her knowledge of all levels and regional uses of the English language, from colloquial to technical speech.

English was Laura's major at University. She's been translating from English for thirty years, perfectioning her knowledge of all levels and regional uses of the English language, from colloquial to technical speech.

Laura seriously studied French at high school. As a translator, she lived in Belgium for 20 years, what helped her become perfectly fluent in French.

Laura didn't study Spanish at school. She started reading the press and some novels in Spanish, then watching tv, and then she started translated. Very carefully at first, due to the resemblances to the Portuguese and to the false-friends. When she found out she really knew Spanish and her clients were happy with her work, she became unstoppable. She loves Spanish.

Laura didn't study Spanish at school. She started reading the press and some novels in Spanish, then watching tv, and then she started translated. Very carefully at first, due to the resemblances to the Portuguese and to the false-friends. When she found out she really knew Spanish and her clients were happy with her work, she became unstoppable. She loves Spanish, European or American.

For many years, about 80% of Laura's output as a translator was in relation with agriculture. Reports, laws, directives, all kinds of technical and political documents on agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries.

Working for a supranational organization for twenty years, politics was the name of the game.

When she started translated, she saw herself surrounded by juridical documents and sets of rules applicable to juridical texts. She knew nothing about it. She panicked. And then she worked. Hard. Very hard. Now, still with no juridical background, she's flattered when clients assume, from her work, she has one.

Having worked as a translator for 20 years in a supranational institution, how could Laura not feel at home at politics? Carefully choose and weight each word, make sure the translation reflects the exact tone of the debate, knowing that there's a balance that must absolutely be kept... delicious!

Tired of complaining about the poor quality of Portuguese subtitles, two years ago Laura decided to act and took a new challenge: she added subtitling to her skills. She's loving it!

Laura has translated hundreds of letters and emails.

Laura has translated hundreds of press releases from the EU.

Laura has translated series, cartoons, mexican soaps and a few films.

Laura has translated many monthly newsletters for organizations and services.

While working for the EU, Laura translated many brochure intended to the large public.

Laura has translated many white papers about different policy projects.

Laura translates speeches when asked to, although it's not her favorite line of work.

While working for the EU, Laura translated dozens of annual reports, from committees, commissions, etc.