Tiago Gomes

Portuguese translator

Freelance translator • Freiberufler

Mar 2011 - Present • 15 yrs 2 mos

Full-Time Freelance Translator & Localization Specialist 2011 – Present With over 13 years of dedicated experience, I have transitioned from a high-precision technical background into a leading specialist for the European Portuguese (PT-PT) market. I have successfully managed and delivered over 1,000 projects, specializing in the intersection of technical accuracy and creative marketing. Key Expertise & Domains: Technical & Industrial Engineering: Leveraging my 7-year background as a CNC Programmer, I provide "micron-tolerance" accuracy for industrial manuals, technical specifications, and safety protocols. I understand the mechanics, not just the words. E-commerce & Performance Marketing: Long-term collaborator for global marketplaces like Vente-unique and VidaXL. I specialize in high-conversion product copy, Meta/Google Ads, and SEO-optimized web content that resonates with the Portugal audience. IT & Multimedia: Holding a degree in Multimedia Product Development, I am an expert at localizing UI/UX for apps and software. I ensure that strings are contextually accurate and fit within visual constraints, avoiding the "overflow" issues common in PT-PT localization. AI Training & MTPE: I collaborate with frontier AI research labs to refine machine-translated datasets, focusing on "editing for the ear" to ensure natural spoken flow for voice technologies and virtual assistants. Tools & Workflow: Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard CAT tools: SDL Trados, memoQ, Smartcat, and CrowdIn. I maintain a rigorous QA process to ensure 100% consistency across large-scale projects and long-term collaborations. The "Tiago" Standard: Strictly PT-PT: I offer 100% native European Portuguese. Zero AI Reliance: Every sentence is crafted or refined manually to preserve human nuance, cultural idioms, and tone. Reliability: In over a decade of freelancing, I have never missed a deadline.