1. How does BTS charge for translations of printed or electronic material?

BTS charges per WORD (target text). When we receive a text from a client, we send an estimate of the number of words related to the translation project. It is worth remembering that in translations from English to Portuguese, the text increases by approximately 20%, whilst in translations from Portuguese to English the opposite occurs, the text becomes shorter.

After the client sends the text, this client will receive an estimate of the number of words referring to his/her translation project.

2. How can I calculate the number of words of my text?

If the text is on electronic media the calculation is very simple: just use the menu TOOLS and then the command COUNT WORDS in the Microsoft Word word processor. Note down the result of the Statistics, considering the number found in NUMBER OF WORDS. That's it! You now have the approximate number of words involved in your project (the exact number depends on the combination of languages, since the text can become longer or shorter when translated).

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3. With which languages does BTS work?

We translate into the following languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Italian.

4. Which are BTS's areas of specialization?

Although it has a multidisciplinary team, BTS' main areas of specialization are: Business and Finance, Insurance, Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Engineering and Legal.

5. How can I send and receive the material to be translated?

Aiming to guarantee speed and commodity, your company can send us the text by e-mail, fax or mail. If necessary, we can fetch the material. Upon delivery, the translation will be sent on a floppy disk (normally in a MS-Word document) together with a printed version or simply by e-mail, fax or mail.

6. What is the difference between simultaneous and consecutive translation? Which is best?

Simultaneous translations are normally used in speeches, congresses and seminars where a speaker talks to an audience, and a pair of interpreters, isolated in a translation booth, translates the message simultaneously to another language. The audience uses headphones to listen to the interpreters. Consecutive translation is when the speaker talks for a few moments and interrupts his or her explanation to allow the interpreter to translate what he/she has said. Consecutive translations do not require translation equipment and are more suitable for short meetings with a reduced number of participants.

Consecutive translation is usually tiring and takes longer than simultaneous translation. Furthermore, speakers sometimes forget what they were about to say, since they need to stop at every moment to give the interpreter time to translate their message. For these reasons, simultaneous translations are usually the best option for lengthy events or for events that involve the presence of large audiences.

7. How does BTS prepare the price quotations of written translation projects?

The price quotation takes into account two basic variables: the type of translation and the volume to be translated. If the text is technical, involving a series of terms from a specific area, the price will be higher than that of a non-technical text, since it implies more research and glossary development work. On the other hand, we offer progressive discounts by volume. Hence we can negotiate lower prices for large volumes of text.

It is worth emphasizing that contrary to our competitors, we do not adopt the practice of charging rush fees. Thus we can execute your translation project in very short timeframes without your company sustaining any additional cost.

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