FREE Professional Translation Services
Yes, it really is possible to get a professional translation for free. However there is a catch. It either needs to be something that the translator has already translated and is prepared to give out willingly or you will have to submit your site to an online database of translators and hope someone is generous enough to do your translation for you.
If you have a common phrase such as 'I Love You' or 'Merry Christmas' that needs translating. You should try Click2Translate's selection of pre-translated phrases. They provide this service in the hope that you will use them for future translations. I would definitely recommend their services if you can afford them.
Here are some festive Christmas Greetings translated into LA Spanish by the Click2Translate team ...
| Seasons Greetings | Felices fiestas |
| Happy Christmas | -- Not used in Spanish for Latin America -- |
| Merry Christmas | Feliz Navidad |
| Happy Holidays | -- Not used in Spanish for Latin America -- |
| Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year | Feliz Navidad y feliz año nuevo |
| Seasons Greetings and a Prosperous New Year | Felices fiestas y un próspero año nuevo |
Alternatively, you could post your request on Proz.com or Translator Base. These have translators checking in all the time for new projects and again, may be willing to do your translation in the hope you will consider them for future projects.
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