About me
Passionate about language, precision and style, I work with companies, universities, business schools and publishers to bring Spanish and Catalan texts to life in English. Drawing on fifteen years’ experience and a background in economics, I deliver translations that capture both the meaning and the tone of the original.
My services include full translation, proofreading, and hybrid translation, which combines the efficiency of AI tools with the sensitivity of human editing. This flexible approach ensures each project receives precisely the level of attention and adaptation it deserves.
A member of APTIC, the Catalan Professional Association of Translators and Interpreters, I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Sociology, a Diploma in Translation from the Chartered Institute of Linguists (Masters level 7) and a C1 qualification in Catalan. I work comfortably across academic, technical and creative fields. Whatever the brief, my goal is simple: clear, confident English that faithfully reflects the original text and connects people, ideas and cultures.
What I offer
Some texts demand the full attention of a human translator, focusing on the nuance of tone, the rhythm of a sentence, and the choice of just the right wording. My full translation service is designed for projects in which accuracy, sensitivity and style matter too much to leave to AI.
For some projects, efficiency and quality can go hand in hand. My hybrid or MTPE translation service combines the speed of AI tools with careful human editing and stylistic refinement. This approach is ideal for clear, well-structured texts where precision is vital but the tone is straightforward.
Even the strongest text benefits from a final, attentive review. My proofreading service ensures your English writing is clear, consistent and polished — free from mistakes in grammar, style or register. Whether it is an academic paper, a report or marketing material, I fine-tune the language so that your ideas come across with confidence and precision.
Technology meets expertise
Hybrid or MTPE translation combines the speed and efficiency of machine translation (MT) with the accuracy and nuance of human post-editing. In this process, content is first translated using advanced machine translation technology, then reviewed and refined by a professional linguist to ensure clarity, context and cultural relevance.
Hybrid translation is the smart solution for businesses seeking a balance between speed, cost and quality in multilingual communication.
Ask about hybrid translationMachine translation accelerates the process, making it ideal for large volumes or tight deadlines.
Reduces translation costs while maintaining quality through targeted human editing.
Human editors ensure tone, terminology and meaning are preserved across all content.
Easily handles ongoing or high-frequency translation needs without compromising accuracy.
Common questions
Hybrid or MTPE translation is a two-step process where machine translation generates a first draft of the content, which is then reviewed and refined by a professional human translator. This approach combines the efficiency of automation with the precision of human language expertise.
Traditional translation is entirely human-driven, often slower and more costly. Hybrid translation speeds up the process and lowers costs by using machine translation first, followed by human post-editing to ensure quality and accuracy.
Yes, when implemented properly. Human post-editors correct and refine the machine translation to meet quality standards, referring to the original text at all times, making it suitable for most business and professional uses. For highly creative or sensitive content, full human translation may still be recommended.
Machine translation has come a long way, but it still struggles with tone, nuance and context — especially in academic or editorial writing. We cannot depend on an automatic translation without a thorough post-editing process. This requires the post-editor to have an excellent command of both the source and target language, as well as access to the original text to ensure it is faithfully rendered in translation. I use AI tools selectively, when they genuinely add value, but every translation I deliver is reviewed, refined and rewritten where needed to ensure it reads naturally and conveys your message accurately. The result is a text you can publish with confidence.
Hybrid translation works well for technical documentation, product descriptions, user manuals, support articles, e-commerce content and internal business communications.
Because machine translation handles the initial draft instantly, and human editors focus solely on refining the text, hybrid translation is significantly faster than traditional workflows, making it perfect for high-volume or time-sensitive projects.
What clients say
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I have worked with Nick for over 10 years. He has translated and proofread academic, corporate, outreach and marketing texts for us from both Spanish and Catalan into English, and we have always been extremely satisfied with the quality, rigour and punctuality of his work.
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Nick has worked with us on a variety of translation and proofreading projects and we have always been impressed by the quality of his work. His translations are accurate, natural and well adapted to their target audience. He is professional, reliable and consistently delivers on time.
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When we send Nick a project, we know it is in a very safe pair of hands. A great professional.
Get in touch
Ready to start a project? Send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I work to short deadlines and provide a reliable, efficient service.
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
APTIC member · CIOL diploma · 15+ years of experience