Human Translation Services

Human translation uses professional linguists to translate content accurately and sensitively across languages, preserving tone, nuance and cultural context. It is ideal for legal, medical, technical, marketing and other specialized documents where precision matters.

Choose human translation for any content where accuracy has legal, financial, medical, or reputational consequences: contracts, court filings, regulatory submissions, patient-facing medical documents, pharmaceutical labeling, marketing and brand copy, certified translations for immigration or academic admissions, and any content that represents your organization externally. Machine translation may be appropriate for internal-use content, gisting, or high-volume repetitive text, but should always be reviewed by a qualified human editor (MTPE) before external use. Tomedes holds ISO 18587:2017 certification for MTPE, ensuring human review meets international quality standards.

Tomedes handles contracts, court filings, medical reports, user manuals, marketing materials, websites, financial statements, academic papers, immigration documents and more. Each project is matched with a subject‑matter specialist.

Human translation pricing typically starts from $0.08 per word, depending on language pair, subject complexity (legal, medical, and technical content commands higher rates than general business text), and turnaround time. For a 1,000-word document of moderate complexity, expect a starting price of approximately $80 (prices may vary). MTPE is available at lower per-word rates for suitable content types. Every Tomedes quote is firm and all-inclusive, with no minimum fees, provided within 15 minutes.

Translation projects are usually priced per word, but hourly rates for consulting or special tasks vary by language and specialty. Tomedes provides transparent pricing; contact them for a project‑specific estimate.

Upload the document and specify the target language(s). Tomedes evaluates the file, prepares a free quote with cost and delivery time, and assigns an expert human translator once you approve.

Tomedes human translators use computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and translation memory (TM) systems to maintain terminological consistency across documents. These tools store previously approved translations and suggest them for repeated phrases; they do not generate new translations. This is fundamentally different from machine translation (like Google Translate or ChatGPT), which generates output without human involvement. When you order human translation from Tomedes, a qualified linguist translates your content from scratch, and a second specialist reviews it. If MTPE (machine translation with human post-editing) is more appropriate for your project, Tomedes recommends it transparently and prices it differently.

Yes. Tomedes provides certified human translations for legal, governmental or official purposes. Notarization can be arranged if an authority requires it.

Turnaround depends on length, complexity and number of languages. A professional can translate several thousand words per day. Tomedes offers standard and rush services, with timelines confirmed in the quote.

Tomedes supports over 270 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Tagalog/Filipino and many others.

Translators work with written text, while interpreters handle spoken language in real time (for meetings, events or calls).

Tomedes uses secure systems and limits access to authorized linguists and project staff. NDAs are available upon request.

Yes. Many authorities, banks and universities require certified translations from recognized providers. Tomedes can supply certified and notarized translations for immigration, banking, legal and academic use.

In human translation, a professional linguist translates the content from scratch, reading and interpreting the source text to produce a new text in the target language. In MTPE, a machine translation engine produces a first draft, and a qualified human editor reviews and corrects it for accuracy, fluency, and terminology. Human translation is recommended for high-stakes, creative, or culturally sensitive content. MTPE is appropriate for high-volume, repetitive, or lower-risk content where speed and cost are priorities. Tomedes holds ISO 17100:2015 for human translation and ISO 18587:2017 for MTPE, and recommends the right approach based on your content type, risk level, and budget.

Every Tomedes human translation project is assigned to a named linguist with documented subject-matter expertise. The translator's work is independently reviewed by a second specialist before delivery. Tomedes follows ISO 17100:2015 quality standards, which require documented translator competence evaluation and a defined review process. If you request it, Tomedes can provide the translator's qualifications for your project. When MTPE is used instead of full human translation, Tomedes discloses this transparently and prices it as a separate service level.