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Language, Elevated

We don't just
translate.
We transcend.

Unapologetically precise. Culturally fluent. Delivered by linguists who treat language as craft — because your words deserve better than "good enough."

Languages We Master
🇬🇧English
🇮🇹Italian
🇫🇷French
🇩🇪German
🇪🇸Spanish
🇯🇵Japanese
45+Languages
9K+Projects
99.7%Accuracy
Literary Translation Legal Documents Medical Texts Marketing Transcreation Patent Translation Subtitle & Captioning Website Localization Technical Manuals Literary Translation Legal Documents Medical Texts Marketing Transcreation Patent Translation Subtitle & Captioning Website Localization Technical Manuals
Our Craft

Six disciplines.
One obsession: perfection.

Each service is led by specialists, not generalists. Because a medical translator should never touch your marketing copy.

Legal

Legal & Corporate

Contracts, IP filings, board resolutions, and regulatory documents — with the terminological rigor that courts and boardrooms demand.

Digital

Website Localization

Full-spectrum adaptation: UI, UX copy, SEO metadata, landing pages, and help docs — so your product feels native everywhere.

Creative

Transcreation

Your taglines, campaigns, and brand voice — recreated with the same emotional resonance in the target language. Not translated. Reborn.

Medical

Medical & Pharma

Clinical protocols, patient information, regulatory filings, and device labeling — with certified medical linguists on every project.

Official

Sworn & Certified

Traduzione giurata for Italian courts. Apostille-ready. Accepted by embassies, consulates, and government agencies across the EU.

Media

Subtitling & Audio

SRT, VTT, SDH, and burned-in subtitles. Voice-over adaptation. E-learning narration. All timed, formatted, and production-ready.

The Method

Rigorous by design.
Effortless for you.

Our four-phase workflow is built around one principle: no shortcuts, no surprises.

01

Brief & Estimate

Share your files, target languages, and timeline. We return a detailed quote with linguist profiles and delivery milestones — within one hour on business days.

02

Specialist Assignment

Your project is matched to native-speaking translators with verified expertise in your exact domain. No generalists. No compromises.

03

Translation & Dual Review

The primary translator delivers. A second linguist independently reviews for accuracy, tone, and consistency. Automated QA catches what humans might miss.

04

Delivery & Aftercare

Final files delivered in your original format. Glossaries and translation memories archived for future consistency. Revisions included. Always.

Who We Are

Yes, we named ourselves
The Pretentious Translator.

Because we believe great translation deserves a little audacity. Founded in Florence in 2012, The Pretentious Translator started as a one-person mission to prove that translation is an art — not a commodity.

Today, we're a team of 130+ linguists across 45 languages, serving law firms, luxury brands, pharma companies, and tech startups who refuse to settle for "close enough." We pair human mastery with CAT tools, AI-powered QA, and centralized terminology systems.

Our name is tongue-in-cheek. Our standards are not.

45+Languages
130+Linguists
13yrExperience
They named their agency 'Pretentious' — and then delivered work so good that it justified every syllable. Absolute perfectionism.
Elena Marchetti Brand Director, Atelier Rinaldi
Investment

Transparent rates.
No unpleasant surprises.

Per-word pricing in EUR. All packages include proofreading and formatting.

Essentials
€0.08 /word

Clean, accurate translation for general content. No frills, no fuss — just quality.

  • General documents & correspondence
  • 1 language combination
  • Native-speaking translator
  • Proofreading included
  • 5-day standard delivery
  • 1 revision round
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Connoisseur
€0.13 /word

For content that demands industry expertise, dual review, and obsessive attention to detail.

  • Legal, medical, or technical content
  • Up to 4 language combinations
  • Domain-specialist linguist
  • Independent dual review
  • 48-hour priority delivery
  • Unlimited revisions
  • Glossary & TM management
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Maison
Custom

Bespoke programs for enterprises with ongoing, large-scale multilingual needs.

  • Unlimited languages
  • Dedicated account director
  • Custom style guides & glossaries
  • API & CMS integration
  • Volume-based pricing
  • 24h rush guarantee
  • Monthly QA reporting & SLA
Discuss Requirements
FAQ

Questions we enjoy
answering

What separates you from cheaper translation services?

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Every linguist on our roster is a native speaker with at least 5 years of domain-specific experience. We don't use unvetted freelancers or machine-first workflows. Every project receives a human translation, an independent human review, and automated QA — because "cheaper" usually means someone is cutting one of those steps.

Which languages do you cover?

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Over 45 languages, including all major European languages, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, and many more. For rare language pairs, contact us — our network is extensive and we can usually source a specialist within 24 hours.

How fast can you turn around a project?

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Standard delivery is 5 business days. Priority is 48 hours. Rush is same-day or next-day, with an expedite fee. Large projects (50K+ words) receive custom timelines with milestone delivery. We've never missed a deadline. That's not marketing — it's policy.

Are your certified translations legally valid?

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Yes. We provide traduzione giurata (sworn translation) by officially registered translators, accepted by Italian courts, EU institutions, and embassies worldwide. Apostille and consular legalization services are available upon request.

How do you protect confidential content?

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All linguists sign comprehensive NDAs. File transfer is encrypted end-to-end. We maintain strict GDPR compliance and can accommodate custom security protocols — secure portals, on-premise tools, and restricted-access project rooms — for enterprise clients.

Do you use AI or machine translation?

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We use AI for quality assurance — consistency checks, terminology validation, formatting review. The translation itself is always performed by a human linguist. We believe AI is a powerful tool for catching errors; it's not yet a replacement for understanding intent, tone, and cultural context.
Commission

Tell us what
needs translating

Quotes within 1 hour

Send your files and requirements. We'll respond with a detailed proposal — pricing, timeline, and assigned linguist profiles — faster than most agencies acknowledge your email.

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StudioVia dei Tornabuoni 15,
50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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Phone+39 055 291 7643
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Emailhello@pretentioustranslator.com