What is the difference between translation and interpreting?

Translation is written, interpreting is spoken in real time. Translation allows time for research and revision. Interpreting requires instant understanding and cultural judgment on the fly. Both demand expertise, but interpreting is more complex because there is no time to pause or edit.

Can I use a bilingual friend or family member as an interpreter?

Not for legal, medical, or formal business contexts. Untrained interpreters miss nuance, introduce bias, and create liability. Professional interpreters hold confidentiality agreements and legal accountability that family members cannot provide.

How quickly can you provide an interpreter?

For scheduled needs such as conferences, depositions, and formal meetings, we need 5-10 business days notice. For emergency medical or business interpreting, we can often provide same-day or next-day coverage within hours.

What languages do you cover?

Over 25 language pairs. English↔Spanish is our specialty. We also offer Dutch, German, French, Catalan, Portuguese, and more. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific language pair.

Do you provide sworn or certified interpreters?

Yes. We hold MAEC credentials for Spanish court-admissible sworn interpretation. For other language pairs and jurisdictions, we provide certified interpreters with appropriate credentials.

What does interpreting cost?

Pricing varies by language pair, duration, urgency, and specialisation. Medical interpreting typically costs more than business interpreting due to higher liability and training requirements. Conference interpreting, especially simultaneous, is higher still. Contact us for a detailed quote.

How is confidentiality handled?

All our interpreters sign confidentiality agreements. Medical and legal interpreting are held to the highest confidentiality standards. We never share client information or details of interpreted communications.

Interpreting services

UN-credentialed interpreters for conference, legal, medical, and business contexts

English↔Spanish specialists with verifiable UN and UNESCO event experience. Same-day emergency availability for medical and legal situations in Barcelona.

25+ languages UN & UNESCO credentials Same-day emergency MAEC sworn

Interpreter working at an international multilingual event

UN & UNESCO Credentials

Served as liaison officers at formal UN and UNESCO events. Verifiable credentials from international organisations, not generic "international experience" claims.

Same-Day Emergency

For urgent medical, legal, or business needs in Barcelona, we can provide interpreters within hours. Scheduled bookings with 5-10 business days notice.

MAEC Sworn Interpreting

Sworn interpretation credentials from Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Court-admissible for legal proceedings, depositions, and official documents.

Why a professional interpreter, not a bilingual bystander

Interpreting happens in real time, with no chance to pause and edit, so the person in the room has to carry meaning, tone and intent at the speed of conversation. A trained interpreter does that under a code of accuracy and impartiality, where an untrained bilingual, however well meaning, tends to summarise, omit or take sides exactly where it matters most.

Every interpreter we assign works under a confidentiality agreement and professional accountability, so what is said in a consultation, a hearing or a negotiation stays there and is conveyed in full.

Interpreter providing remote language support by headset

Modes of Interpreting

Simultaneous: the interpreter speaks while the speaker continues, using booth headsets. Used in conferences, large meetings, and multinational events. Requires the highest skill level.

Consecutive: the speaker pauses after segments and the interpreter delivers the message. Used in smaller meetings, negotiations, legal proceedings, and one-on-one consultations.

Liaison/Escort: walking interpretation for site visits, informal meetings, and small group discussions. No formal booth or timing constraints.

Remote (OPI/VRI): over-the-phone or video remote interpreting for emergency medical needs, quick business calls, and last-minute consultations. Available same-day, often within hours.

Sectors We Serve

Medical and healthcare: English-speaking patients in Barcelona hospitals and clinics. Patient safety depends on accurate medical interpretation. Same-day emergency interpreting available.

Legal and court proceedings: depositions, trials, and proceedings where accuracy is legally binding. Sworn interpreters where required.

International business: negotiations, boardroom meetings, and multinational operations. Professional interpreting that ensures deals close without miscommunication.

Conference and diplomatic: UN and UNESCO event experience. Liaison officers at formal international events managing multilingual communication at the highest levels.

The right interpreter for the setting

The skill that makes a conference run is not the calm a hospital bedside needs or the precision a courtroom demands. Rather than send a generalist everywhere, we match each assignment to an interpreter whose experience fits the setting, the subject and the mode of interpreting it calls for.

That judgement is part of the service: which mode to use, how many interpreters a full day requires, and when a sworn credential is needed. Tell us the situation and we recommend the setup before you book.

Interpreter supporting a face-to-face professional meeting

Our Interpreting Services

Conference Interpreting Simultaneous, consecutive, UN/UNESCO experience

UN & UNESCO Interpreting International organisation credentials

Medical Interpreting Hospitals, clinics, patient consultations

Examinations Under Oath Legally binding sworn interpretation

IME Interpreting Independent medical examination, insurance

Business Meetings Negotiations, boardroom, due diligence

English↔Spanish Interpreter Most requested pair in Spain

Spanish Interpreting All modes, all sectors

Spanish-English Interpreter Certified professionals, all of Spain

Over-the-Phone (OPI) Immediate availability, same-day coverage

In-Person Interpreting On-site for meetings, hearings, events

Why Companies Hire Interpreters Simultaneous vs consecutive

Conference & diplomatic Medical & legal Business Remote & on-demand Guides

25+ Language pairs

Same-day Emergency availability

MAEC Sworn credentials

3 Offices (ES, UK, US)

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Translation is written, interpreting is spoken in real time. Translation allows time for research and revision. Interpreting requires instant understanding and cultural judgment on the fly. Both demand expertise, but interpreting is more complex because there is no time to pause or edit.
: Not for legal, medical, or formal business contexts. Untrained interpreters miss nuance, introduce bias, and create liability. Professional interpreters hold confidentiality agreements and legal accountability that family members cannot provide.
: For scheduled needs such as conferences, depositions, and formal meetings, we need 5-10 business days notice. For emergency medical or business interpreting, we can often provide same-day or next-day coverage within hours.
: Over 25 language pairs. English↔Spanish is our specialty. We also offer Dutch, German, French, Catalan, Portuguese, and more. Contact us to confirm availability for your specific language pair.
: Yes. We hold MAEC credentials for Spanish court-admissible sworn interpretation. For other language pairs and jurisdictions, we provide certified interpreters with appropriate credentials.
: Pricing varies by language pair, duration, urgency, and specialisation. Medical interpreting typically costs more than business interpreting due to higher liability and training requirements. Conference interpreting, especially simultaneous, is higher still. Contact us for a detailed quote.
: All our interpreters sign confidentiality agreements. Medical and legal interpreting are held to the highest confidentiality standards. We never share client information or details of interpreted communications.