Professional Portuguese Translation Services
Expert translators for Brazilian and European Portuguese. Certified translations for USCIS, courts, and businesses. Growing demand across all sectors.
Brazilian Portuguese: Our Primary Focus
Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world with over 210 million people, and the Brazilian diaspora in the United States numbers over 1.4 million, concentrated in Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. As a result, Brazilian Portuguese is the dominant variant in our Portuguese translation work. Brazilian documents have distinct characteristics that require translator familiarity: certidoes (certificates) from cartorios (notary offices) follow a unique Brazilian legal format with extensive handwritten annotations and official stamps, CPF and RG identity documents use Brazilian-specific formatting, and educational records from Brazilian institutions follow the MEC (Ministry of Education) framework. Our Brazilian Portuguese translators are native speakers from Brazil who understand these document formats intimately.
Portuguese Translation for Immigration
Brazilian nationals represent one of the largest immigrant populations in the United States, and Portuguese-language documents from Brazil are among the most commonly translated for USCIS applications. We translate all Brazilian civil documents required for immigration petitions.
- Certidao de nascimento (birth certificates) from cartorios
- Certidao de casamento (marriage certificates) with all annotations and averbacoes
- Antecedentes criminais (police clearance certificates) from state and federal authorities
- Diplomas and historicos escolares (transcripts) from Brazilian universities
- CPF, RG, and other Brazilian identity documents
- Certidao de divorcio (divorce certificates) and sentencas judiciais (court judgments)
European Portuguese and Other Variants
While Brazilian Portuguese constitutes the majority of our work, we also translate documents from Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and other Portuguese-speaking countries. European Portuguese differs from Brazilian Portuguese in vocabulary, spelling (despite the 2009 Orthographic Agreement), and grammar. Documents from Portugal follow EU-standardized formats, while those from African Lusophone countries have their own administrative conventions. We match each project with a translator from the appropriate region.
Business Portuguese Translation
Brazil's position as the largest economy in Latin America makes Portuguese translation essential for businesses operating in or partnering with Brazilian companies. We translate contracts, corporate documents, financial statements, marketing materials, and technical documentation. Our business translators understand Brazilian commercial law, accounting standards (CPC/IFRS convergence), and industry-specific terminology in sectors including energy, agriculture, technology, and manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We have native translators for both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese. The majority of our Portuguese work involves Brazilian documents, but we also handle documents from Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, and other Lusophone countries. Please specify which variant your document is in or which audience you are targeting.
Certified Portuguese document translation starts at $24.95 per page. Most Brazilian certidoes (certificates) are one to two pages. Business translation is priced per word starting at $0.10 per word. Volume discounts are available for multiple documents.
Yes. We specialize in translating Brazilian cartorio-issued documents including certidoes de nascimento, certidoes de casamento, and certidoes de obito. Our translators are familiar with the specific formatting, legal language, and handwritten annotations common in Brazilian notarial documents.
Most certified translations of Portuguese documents are completed within 24 hours. Business and technical translation timelines depend on volume and complexity, typically 2-5 business days. Expedited same-day and rush services are available.
Yes. Our Portuguese academic document translations are accepted by WES, ECE, and all NACES/AICE member agencies. We accurately translate Brazilian diplomas, historicos escolares, and other academic records with proper handling of Brazilian educational terminology and grading systems.