Our Services

At Orchestra we will translate your documents from either: English, German, French, Italian, or Portuguese into english. And, thanks to our convenient service Order Your Translation Now, you can order your translations online for any of the following:

- § documents in electronic format, or emails (via the internet)
- § paper documents (via courier, fax or regular mail)
- § Web pages (please send pages or URL's)

Once we have recieved your document, we will fully translate or edit and proof-read only, if it's already written in english. We also perform sworn translations upon request.

If you feel your project has some fairly complicated twists and turns, you can choose to have a Project Manager assist you at no additional cost. To do this, click on Project Manager , then fill in and submit the form. It's that simple!

Keep in mind that at Orchestra.es we DO NOT generate your translations using software. What we provide is a team of experienced translators and editors who will manage and supervise your translations online from our office in Madrid. For more information about Orchestra.es' translation process, click on How We Achieve Quaility in Translation.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE BY CLICKING ON THE TOPICS BELOW:

- Which Languages Do You Specialize in?
- Why Does Orchestra.es Specialize in These 5 Languages Only (English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese)?
- Which Electronic Formats Do You Support?
- What Happens to My Paper Documents?
- What Happens to My Document's Original Format?
- What Areas of Translation Do You Specialize in?
- Web Page/Site Translations
- Sworn Translations
- Editing and Proof-reading Only; Document Localization
- What if My Translation is URGENT?
- What if My Translation is Really URGENT?
- What is a Project Manager?
- Do I need a Project Manager?
- Intrepretation Services: Simultaneous, Consecutive, and Conference
- Convention Planning
- Does Orchestra.es Localize Software?

What Languages Do You Specialize in?
We will translate your documents from: english, English, French, Portuguese, Italian or German, into english. Also, at no additional cost, you can request your translation in either Penninsular or Latin American english, according to the needs of your target audience.

Why Does Orchestra.es only specialize in these 5 Languages (English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese)?
We find it difficult to implement our Formula for Quality Mangement for languages other then these 5, though we are working to increase the number and variety of languages we offer.

Which Electronic Formats Do You Support?
We support the most widely-used Desktop Publishing and electronic file formats for PC, Mac and the Internet. Below is a list of the formats most commonly requested by our clients. If the format you require is not on the list, please consult with a Project Manager. And don't worry: Unless you indicate otherwise, we will return the text in the same format and version as the original at no additional charge.

- Electronic Documents: MS Office (complete); WordPerfect; Adobe Acrobat
- Desktop Publishing: QuarkXpress
- Others: TXT; HTML; RTF; Unicode.

What happens to My Paper Documents?
At Orchestra.es we feel it's best to work with documents in electronic format because: 1. this facilitates translation and project management; 2. it allows us to keep costs low 3. to preserve the integrity of your document(s) and, most importantly, this way we can gaurantee you the highest quality translation.

The fee for original documents on paper is $0.15 per word in english. If you would like more information about pricing, please see Prices.

When you send us paper documents, please remember that:

- We will return your document(s) in either Word 97 or Word 95.
- We will do everything possible to maintain your documents' original format, i.e., pagination, columns, fonts, etc.
- If you choose to fax us your document, you can help us by sending a clear, error-free original. If you decide not to fax, please send your document(s) by messenger or regular mail.

What Happens to My Document's Original Format?
At Orchestra.es we do everything possible to preserve your documents' original format. We've instructed our team of translators to overwrite the original text with the translated version. This way we can maintain the original layout, style, fonts, etc., of your document(s). There is no extra charge for this.

What Areas of Translation do You Specialize in?
We have extensive experience translating in: Art and performance, finance, business, law, medical/pharmaceutical, environmental, the humanities, the sciences and technical/engineering. The price for translations is the same for all of these areas. For more information, please see Prices.

Web Page/Site Translation
We will translate your web page and return it to you without changing in any way the original HTML codes. Provide us with your URL's or web page(s) through Order Your Translation in 2 Easy Steps. The charge for translating web pages, is the same as for other documents in electronic format: $0.13 per word. For more information about prices, go to Prices.

Sworn Translations
We offer sworn translations valid only in Spain, and we can also obtain The Hague Apostille, should you need to present your document internationally. To request a sworn translation or to obtain the Hague Apostille, please consult with one of our Project Managers.

For a brief explanation of the Hague Convention and Apostille, click on the address below:
http://www.embusa.es/haguesp.html
To read more on the Hague Apostille, click on the address below:
http://www.hcch.net/e/index.html
For a list of the countries who are members of the Hague Convention, click on the address below:
http://www.hcch.net/e/members/members.html

There is an additional charge of 100 US$ for sworn translations, which COVERS the cost of sending the document via messenger. For more on prices for sworn translations, go to Prices.

Editing, Proof-Reading and Document Localization
In addition to proof-reading and editing your documents already written in english, we will also localize and adapt your documents from Peninsular english into Latin American english or vice-versa: This process is known as Document Localization. The price of proof-reading, edting and localization depends on the quality of the translated document you send. Please contact one of our Project Managers to get an exact quote. For more information on pricing for this service, go to Prices.

What if My Translation is URGENT?
if need your translation in a hurry, just click on Order Your Translation in 2 Easy Steps and you can have your document back to you in a third of the time it takes for a standard one. There is a 50% additional charge for URGENT translations. For more on pricing for this service, please see Prices.

What if My Translation is EXTRA URGENT?
If this is the case, it's best to contact one of our Project Managers directly by phone so he or she can talk with you about the job in more detail. Our phone number is: +34 913 990 176. To find out about pricing for EXTRA URGENT translations, please see Prices .

What is a Project Manager?
Our project managers are here to assist you every step of the way until your translation is perfect. They are professionals who dedicate themselves exclusively to managing translation projects and so are well-versed in the process.

Do I Need a Project Manager?
If your project has some pretty complicated twists and turns, if you need services that go beyond those provided by our service Order Your Translation Now, or if you would simply like your experience with us to be a little more personal, then the answer is probably YES. You can contact a Project Manager either by phone: +34 913 990 176 or by email: pm@orchestra.es

Interpretation Services: Simultaneous, Consecutive, and Conference
If translators, and/or interpreters are what you need, we offer highly trained professionals for trips, conferences and conventions. To take advantage of this service, please contact a Project Managers to recieve a quote. For more on pricing for Interpretation services, click on Prices.

Conference Planning

We can provide all of the interpreters, interpreting eequipment, and techinical assistants your convention requires. If you'd like to take advantage of this service, please contact a Project Manager for a quote. For more on pricing for conference planning,click on Prices.

Does Orchestra.es Localize Software?

Yes we do. We will translate, adapt and localize your software into english. To request this service, contact a Project Manager and he or she will provide you with a quote.

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