Working languages:
English to Portuguese
Portuguese to English

Heloísa Helena Benetton Costa
27 years of experience

Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Local time: 15:34 -03 (GMT-3)

Native in: Portuguese 
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Terminology management, Editing/proofreading, MT post-editing, Translation, Website localization, Software localization, Subtitling
Expertise
Specializes in:
IT (Information Technology)Automotive / Cars & Trucks
ManufacturingComputers (general)
Computers: SoftwareComputers: Systems, Networks
Electronics / Elect EngMechanics / Mech Engineering
Engineering: Industrial

Rates

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 113, Questions answered: 51, Questions asked: 19
Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, PayPal
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Glossaries back-end
Translation education Other - Universidade de São Paulo
Experience Years of experience: 27. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2002.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to Portuguese (USP, Post-graduation in Translation, verified)
English to Portuguese (PUC, Bachelor in Languages, verified)
English to Portuguese (Cambridge University, Certificate of Proficiency, verified)
English to Portuguese (Michigan University, Certificate of Proficiency, verified)
Memberships ATA
Software Catalyst, DejaVu, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDLX, Smartling, STAR Transit, Trados Studio

Events and training
Professional practices Heloísa Helena Benetton Costa endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

-       English/Brazilian Portuguese Linguist with 27 years of
extensive experience collaborating with leading international translation
companies worldwide.

-       Services offered: Translation, Editing, Proofreading,
Machine Translation Post-Editing, creation of Termbases, Glossaries, and Style Guides. Quality Assurance
and Testing. Proficient in most available CAT tools.

-       Specialized in Technical Translation from Universidade
de São Paulo and holds a Bachelor's in Languages (English and Brazilian
Portuguese) from Pontifícia Universidade de Campinas.

-       Two Certificates of Proficiency in English: from
Cambridge and Michigan Universities.

-       Excellent writing skills both in English and Brazilian
Portuguese.

-       Fluent in Portuguese and English, with a deep
understanding of cultural nuances and context to ensure accurate and impactful
translations.

-       Expert in localization techniques, adapting content
for specific audiences while preserving linguistic integrity and style.

-       Strong understanding of grammar, syntax, and
semantics.

-       Creative thinker.

-       Strong attention to detail.

-       Experienced in using Computer-Aided Translation tools
to enhance productivity and ensure consistency across all delivered materials.

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 121
PRO-level pts: 113


Top languages (PRO)
English to Portuguese111
Portuguese to English2
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering73
Art/Literary20
Other16
Medical4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Poetry & Literature28
Computers: Software23
IT (Information Technology)16
Automotive / Cars & Trucks14
Mechanics / Mech Engineering8
Metallurgy / Casting4
Other4
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Profile last updated
Sep 9



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