Interpretation

As our world expands, clear communication is of increasing importance. Any time language barriers pose a hindrance to your work, count on Transvocablo to provide fast, accurate, and cost-effective interpretation.

Interpretation refers to the conversion of verbal or signed speech from a source language into a target language. We currently offer various modes of interpretation from English to Spanish, and from Spanish to English.

Modes of Interpretation

Sequential Interpretation

This mode of interpretation requires the interpreter to wait for the speaker to finish their statement before proceeding to deliver that same message in the target language. Since the interpreter has to wait for the speaker to finish talking, they may take notes to remember what’s being said and later use them to deliver the interpretation.

Bilateral Interpretation

This is the form of consecutive interpretation between two parties who don’t speak the same language. In bilateral interpretation, the interpreter relays the message after the speaker has paused or finished speaking in each language in turns so that the conversation between the parties can happen.

Simultaneous Interpretation

In this mode of interpretation, the interpreter delivers the message to listeners in the target language in real-time, while the speaker is still talking.

Simultaneous interpreting is a very challenging mode of interpretation, as the interpreter must listen to a speech in one language, make sense of it in their head and deliver it in another language, in real-time and while the speaker talks. This is the mode of interpretation that is used in meetings or events where the duration and flow of the meeting are important factors.

In traditional simultaneous interpretation setups, interpreters work from an interpreting booth where they get a view of the room, wear a headset and interpret into a microphone. Transvocablo is currently unable to provide simultaneous interpretation equipment, and the client must provide all technology items.

Pricing

The price of interpretation varies according to the mode. Additional fees may apply for interpretation services.

Base Pricing

Each interpretation submission will be charged at the rate in the table below. One half-day corresponds to any period of 4 consecutive hours, and one day corresponds to any period of 8 consecutive hours.

Mode of Interpretation	Source Language	Target Language	Hourly Rate	Half-Day Rate	Day Rate
Sequential	English	Spanish	$70	$270	$525
Sequential	Spanish	English	$70	$270	$525
Bilateral	English/Spanish		$80	$305	$605
Simultaneous	English	Spanish	$100	$380	$750
Simultaneous	Spanish	English	$100	$380	$750

All figures are given in USD. There is a minimum price per submission that corresponds to 1 hour of interpretation.

Additional Fees

The following fees apply to all interpretation services as applicable, regardless of the mode of interpretation.

Fee	Rate
Travel Time	$25/hr (8+ hours is considered a travel day)
Travel Day	50% of day rate
Weekend/Holiday*	150% of day rate (applies only to service)
Accommodation	Paid by client in full, or arranged by client

*Any interpretation services that will be rendered on a Saturday, Sunday, or United States Federal Holiday are subject to the weekend and holiday rate. Note that this fee does not apply to travel time nor travel days.

All figures are given in USD.