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Fernando S.

English to Portuguese Translation & Localization Specialist

Top-rated English to Portuguese Translation & Localization Expert delivering top-notch translations across diverse industries since 2007. I’m a seasoned English to Brazilian Portuguese language specialist with over 15 years of experience helping global companies adapt digital products for the Brazilian market. I deliver precise translations and culturally‑aware localizations for websites, software, mobile apps, technical documentation, and marketing content. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: • Quick turnaround translations (documents, websites, ads) – up to 2,500 words/day • Proofreading & editing of existing Portuguese content • High‑accuracy translation and localization (EN↔PT‑BR) for digital products, SaaS platforms, and web/mobile interfaces. • Terminology management and consistency across manuals, UI strings, and marketing campaigns. • SEO‑aware copy editing and adaptation to improve discoverability in Portuguese search engines. • Keyword research and SEO optimization for blogs • Transparent communication, on‑time delivery, and confidentiality. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 1. Needs analysis: we align goals, tone, and target audience. 2. Translation & Localization: I use CAT tools, termbases, and style guides to ensure consistency. 3. Quality Assurance: proofreading, linguistic QA, and functionality testing. 4. Delivery & Support: final files in your desired format and post‑delivery support. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: • Localized a global mining company’s intranet (35,000 words) and increased employee engagement by 25%. • Translated and localized a mobile game for a US studio; the Portuguese version reached over 500k downloads with 4.8★ rating. • Localized a Moodle LMS for a corporate training division, reducing onboarding time by 40%. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 If you need a reliable partner to bridge cultures and deliver measurable results, send me a message. I respond within 2 business hours.

🇧🇷Rio de Janeiro, Brazil$25/hr100% JSS4.97 (352)Since Feb 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$7.2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#2,664 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#51 / 4,647
Revenue, last 30 days
$8.8k

Last 6 months: $43k

World#1,925 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#42 / 4,647
Total earnings
$188k

Billed in all: $192k

World#16,940 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#204 / 4,647
Per project
$395

$2.5k in the last 6 months

World#205,048 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#2,265 / 4,647
Projects, last 6 months
17
71% fixed29% hourly
World#7,985 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#54 / 4,647
Projects in all
475

Across 479 contracts

86% fixed14% hourly
World#1,956 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#12 / 4,647

Earnings, last 30 days

$192k+$8.8k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$180k$185k$190k$195kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: #1 in 2 skills of 15

Rarest: top 0.15% in Product Listings, of 5,309. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 1Brazilian Portuguese Dialect462 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.22%
  2. 1Cultural Adaptation324 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.31%
  3. 2English to Portuguese Translation577 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.35%
  4. 2Software Localization536 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.37%
  5. 2Mobile App Localization436 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.46%
  6. 3Website Translation1,555 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #2Top 0.19%
  7. 3Technical Translation1,379 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.22%
  8. 3Portuguese to English Translation453 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.66%