Interpreters and interpreting services in Brazil

When one party does not speak Portuguese, many acts in Brazil — a civil wedding, a deed, a court hearing, a deposition — require an interpreter. In business and at events, a good interpreter is what keeps the conversation moving.

We recommend the right type of interpreting and the right professional for the language and subject, in person or by video.

What's included

  • Consecutive interpreting (meetings, visits, interviews)
  • Simultaneous interpreting with equipment for events
  • Sworn interpreters for notary and court acts
  • Remote interpreting by video or phone

Common documents and situations

  • Civil weddings involving foreign nationals
  • Deeds and notarial acts
  • Court hearings and depositions
  • Business meetings and audits
  • Medical appointments
  • Conferences and training

How it works

  1. Date, place and languages

    Tell us the type of event, how long it lasts and the subject.

  2. Proposal

    We recommend the format and send a price.

  3. Preparation

    The interpreter receives briefing material in advance.

  4. The event

    In person or remote, with our team on hand.

Interpreting by city

Languages

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpreting?

In consecutive interpreting the speaker pauses and the interpreter translates afterwards — ideal for meetings and notary acts. In simultaneous interpreting the interpreter works in real time, usually from a booth with headsets — used at events and conferences.

Do I need an interpreter to marry a Brazilian at a registry office?

If the foreign party is not fluent in Portuguese, the registry office requires an interpreter, usually a public sworn translator. We arrange this with the registry office.

How far ahead should I book?

For notary acts, a few days is usually enough. For events with simultaneous interpreting, book a few weeks ahead if you can.

Request a quote

Tell us what you need and, if you can, attach the document. We reply by email with a price and turnaround time.

Prices vary with the document, language, destination country and deadline. Send us your request and we'll reply with a no-obligation quote.

Prefer to write directly?

info@abc-offices.com

+1 315 820 1187

Monday to Friday, by email and phone. We serve all of Brazil and clients abroad.

Optional, with country code

Where the document will be used

PDF, JPG, PNG, DOCX or XLSX — up to 5 files, 10 MB each.