Court interpreter for the Catalan language – Catalan and bilingual documents from Catalonia

We translate from Catalan to Croatian and from Croatian to Catalan for documents from Catalonia, education, tourism and regional business. A court interpreter for the Catalan language is contracted after checking the script, variant, source and target languages and the recipient’s requirements. After reviewing the complete document, we send you a quote covering the scope, total price, deadline and delivery arrangements.

Catalan is not a dialect or marketing variant of Spanish, but a separate language. However, many documents from Catalonia are bilingual. Before making the offer, we determine whether the Catalan and Spanish columns are the same and which part must be translated or certified.

Catalan documents for education, administration and regional business

The most common are academic documents, certificates from local bodies, contracts, tenders, tourist content and websites. In the case of official documents, it is checked whether there is a Spanish version and that it is accepted by the recipient. With localisation, it is important not to replace Catalan content with Spanish, because the target audience and linguistic identity are not the same.

Catalan and bilingual documents that we most often translate

• Diplomas, university certificates and academic correspondence
• Administrative certificates, decisions and local forms
• Contracts, offers, tenders and business correspondence
• Tourist, cultural and promotional content
• Websites, Applications and User Information
• Birth and legal documents when issued in Catalan

This list covers commonly requested documents, but is not exhaustive. You can also send another type of document for the translation of the Catalan language; during the review, we pay particular attention to whether the text is really in Catalan or Spanish and from which autonomous community it originates.

Catalan and Spanish on the same page: what really translates

Catalan and Spanish are separate languages, although the document may be bilingual. We compare both columns and determine which text is authoritative for translation and certification.

When a certified translation is requested for the Catalan language

A certified translation for official use is prepared by an appointed permanent court interpreter for Catalan, subject to availability and the receiving authority’s requirements. Before accepting the assignment, we check the language of the document, the authority to which the document is submitted and the verification procedure. If direct certification is unavailable, we ask the relevant authority to confirm whether an alternative is acceptable. Before you order, we also check the number of copies, whether the translation must be attached to the original or a copy, and any Apostille requirements.

Interpretation: Catalan and Croatian in official and business situations

We arrange interpreting between the Catalan and Croatian languages for business meetings, appointments with a notary or registrar, court and administrative proceedings and other official appointments agreed in advance. If the organiser or relevant authority requires an appointed permanent court interpreter, please tell us when you enquire. We confirm the booking once we have checked the location, date, duration, subject and any documents needed for preparation.

Do you need a Catalan document Apostille or other certification?

An Apostille confirms the origin of a public document for international use; it does not replace a certified translation. The requirements and the order of the steps depend on the countries involved and the receiving institution. We explain the process in our Apostille guide.

Checking the Catalan document before confirming the price and deadline

Your quote clearly sets out the scope, source and target languages, certification, total price, deadline and delivery arrangements. For these documents, we pay particular attention to whether the text is really in Catalan or Spanish, and from which autonomous community it originates.

What to send for an accurate evaluation of the Catalan document

What affects the price and deadline of the Catalan translation?

For Catalan, document translation and interpreting are priced differently. Translation costs depend on the length and complexity of the document, legibility, stamps, certification and deadline. Interpreting costs depend on the duration, location, preparation and any travel required. The final amount is affected by language identification, regional official names, number of attachments and certification. Your quote sets out the total price, the deadline, the availability of certification and the delivery arrangements.

Related guide

For more information, read our guide, “Catalan or Spanish? Document language check before translation”. It explains how to prepare your documents, what to consider for this language and how translations are used in official procedures. Use the form on this page to request a quote or place an order.

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