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Stela A.

Stela A.

Bilingual English-Portuguese Translator | Localization & Proofreading

I'm a bilingual (Portuguese–English) language professional with 15+ years of experience in translation, proofreading, localization, and content writing. I specialize in delivering accurate, natural-sounding texts that are not only linguistically precise, but also culturally relevant—especially for the Brazilian market. My expertise includes marketing and business translation, where I go beyond literal conversion to ensure your message truly connects with Brazilian audiences. I adapt tone, style, and cultural nuances so your content feels authentic, persuasive, and aligned with your brand voice. In addition, I have experience in literary translation and literary proofreading, working with texts that require sensitivity to style, voice, and narrative flow. I ensure that the original tone and artistic intent are preserved while making the text engaging and natural for the target audience. With a strong background in language and coordination, I bring a high level of organization, efficiency, and attention to detail to every project. Whether working on business, creative, technical, or literary content, I ensure clarity, consistency, and quality at every step. Core Services: Translation & Localization (PT ↔ EN) Proofreading & Editing (including AI-generated content) Marketing & Business Content Adaptation Literary Translation & Book Proofreading Content Writing Interpretation I’m known for my reliability, fast turnaround, and meticulous approach—even in detail-sensitive or small-scale tasks. Clear communication and meeting deadlines are always top priorities. What you can expect: High-quality, polished, human-refined deliverables Strong attention to detail On-time delivery Professional and responsive communication If you’re looking for a dependable language professional who combines linguistic expertise with market awareness and creative sensitivity to deliver clear, engaging, and well-crafted content, I’m ready to help.

🇧🇷Campo Grande, Brazil$10/hr100% JSSSince Nov 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$162

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#120,961 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#1,447 / 4,647
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 20, under 30 days

Total earnings
$1.1k

Billed in all: $1.3k

World#382,576 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#4,371 / 4,647
Per project
$143

$242 in the last 6 months

World#286,195 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#3,091 / 4,647
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 5 contracts

40% fixed60% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#490 / 4,647
Projects in all
8

Across 9 contracts

67% fixed33% hourly
World#223,560 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#2,014 / 4,647

Earnings, last 30 days

$1.3k+$200 earned since Oct 20Billed in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$1.0k$1.2k$1.4kOct 20Oct 30Nov 8

Tracked from Oct 20, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 24% in Academic Translation

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #52Consecutive Interpreting190 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #4Top 27%
  3. #65Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation221 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #48Top 29%
  4. #93CV/Resume Translation368 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #5Top 25%
  5. #110Literary Translation348 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #8Top 32%
  6. #117Brazilian Portuguese Dialect462 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #93Top 25%
  7. #119English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation403 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #92Top 30%
  8. #145Contract Translation486 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #10Top 30%