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English to Portuguese (Brazil) Linguist for Patent

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This freelance remote role translates and copy-edits patent content from English into Brazilian Portuguese. The work focuses on technical subject matter including chemistry, computer science, and electricity, with a target weekly capacity of more than 5,000 words. The linguist must maintain terminology, style-guide compliance, readability, and client-specific quality standards. The position requires patent translation experience, native-level Brazilian Portuguese, and proficiency with the XTM CAT tool.
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USD 1–1 / hour
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As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for translators with experience in translating patents from English into Portuguese (Brazil) (native-level fluency of Portuguese) with immediate availability for a patent translation project.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in translating and proofreading patents, specifically in the field of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electricity.

Project Details:

Job Title: English to Portuguese (Brazil) Patent Linguist

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote

Task Type: Translation, Copy Edit

Content Type: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electricity

Expected Weighted Volume Per Week: +5,000 words

CAT Tool: XTM

Employment Type: Freelance

Main Duties

  • Translate patent-related content from English into Portuguese(Brazil) , with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience.
  • Perform translation and copy edit from English (en-US) to Portuguese (pt-BR) for patent.
  • Identify and correct linguistic errors, ensuring consistency in terminology, style, and adherence to client-specific guidelines.
  • Provide detailed feedback to translators and create comprehensive quality reports.
  • Ensure adherence to client-specific style guides, glossaries, and project guidelines.
  • Utilize CAT tools (XTM) to review and assess translations efficiently.
  • Manage weekly capacity to handle +5,000 words per locale and ensure timely task completion.

Requirements

  • BS/BA in linguistics, translation, biology, or related fields.
  • 2+ years of work experience in translation, linguistic quality assessment, copywriting, or copy-editing, specifically in patents or technical content.
  • Deep understanding of biological terminology and ability to adapt complex scientific language for target audiences.
  • Proven experience in reviewing or translating patents or technical documents.
  • Proficiency in using CAT tools like XTM for project management and quality assessment.

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AI insightPatent translation demands precise handling of legal and technical terminology, where small wording differences can affect meaning. The weekly volume expectation and quality-review duties also require strong independent time management.

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What is your experience translating patents from English into Brazilian Portuguese?

I have translated and reviewed technical and patent-related materials, focusing on preserving legal meaning, technical accuracy, and natural Brazilian Portuguese phrasing. I use established terminology resources and project glossaries to ensure consistency.

How do you handle ambiguous terminology in a patent document?

I first analyze the surrounding claims, specifications, and defined terms to determine the intended meaning. If ambiguity remains, I document the issue, consult approved references or client terminology, and escalate a targeted query when necessary.

How do you ensure consistency across a large patent translation project?

I maintain a terminology list, apply translation-memory matches carefully, and perform structured QA checks for repeated terms, numbers, units, and formatting. I also review context rather than relying solely on automated CAT-tool suggestions.

Describe your approach to copy-editing a technical translation created by another linguist.

I compare the target text against the source for completeness and accuracy, then review terminology, grammar, style, and formatting. I provide specific, constructive feedback and clearly distinguish critical meaning issues from stylistic preferences.

How would you manage a weekly workload exceeding 5,000 words while maintaining quality?

I would plan capacity by document complexity and deadline, reserve time for terminology research and final QA, and communicate early about any risks. Using XTM efficiently, along with disciplined review passes, helps maintain both throughput and accuracy.

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