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What website do you feel translates the best? I am needing an increase in rent letter translated from English to Spanish and I have found that almost every website translates differently.

What is the best way to translate a letter in your opinion?

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updated Aug 14, 2010
posted by ToeToe816

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Honestly, I don't think any of the translation sites will be of much help to you if you are trying to translate a letter. You might be able to get a few simple points across, but for the most part, the letter will not be easily understood due to weakness in translating software.

This is not a translation site, but maybe if you give an example in English, along with the best translation attempt, we can make the necessary corrections for you. smile

updated Aug 14, 2010
posted by Nicole-B
I agree Nicole most if not all automatic translations are too literal and unnatural - FELIZ77, Aug 14, 2010
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Unfortunately, I have to agree with Nicole. The automatic translation software ranges from abysmal to hilariously bad. I wouldn't trust it to order a cup of coffee, let alone translate a letter. If you really want the letter to be grammatically correct and clearly understandable, you're going to need a human who's fluent in both languages to do it for you.

updated Aug 14, 2010
posted by KevinB
Sí, tienes razón Kevin :) - FELIZ77, Aug 14, 2010
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If you want a grammatically correct and stylistically accurate translation, you should pay for the services of a professional translator (translating agency). If not, any of these online translating machines will do...

updated Aug 14, 2010
posted by 00494ed7
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Hi Toe , did you try the translation tab here at Spanish Dict ? it's very helpful I always use it then I choose the best translation the one that I think that it makes more sense then the other grin the translation tab I also use this website which I really like it check it here

updated Aug 14, 2010
edited by 00b6f46c
posted by 00b6f46c
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You might try something like this professional online translating service. I'm not recommending it because I've never used it and I don't know how much they will charge but I would assume that it would be translated by a qualified human being. I agree that I would never trust an automatic translation for a professional letter.

updated Aug 14, 2010
posted by alba3