If all that’s needed is the translation of a sentence or two in Spanish then the options that exist are pretty much consulting a bilingual acquaintance or friend, using an in-house translator, or trying one of the free online tools that exist. The Google language tool that can be accessed from the main Google search page is one of the better online options.

Professional translation companies will often have a minimum charge of perhaps $100 or so for an individual project. Translation fees based on per word rates might range anywhere from 12 to 25 cents per word, depending on the relative complexity of the material, the turnaround time (whether rush charges apply or not), and the total volume/word count of the project.

Today’s quote:

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.”       - Oprah Winfrey