Choosing a translator for a scientific text is no minor decision. In the international academic community, translation is an integral part of the research and publication process, especially when publishing in English , and has a direct impact on how results are evaluated, disseminated, and received. Drawing on my experience as a scientific translator who regularly collaborates with researchers, research groups, and universities in Spain, this article sets out practical crite

When manuscripts are assessed for publication in high-impact international journals , scientific precision is one of the most closely scrutinised criteria. In an environment dominated by English as the lingua franca of research writing, imprecision or literal translation can undermine perceptions of the methodological integrity of the work, even when the data are robust. In this context, specialised scientific translation plays a vital role in conveying methodological rigou

A thorough command of scientific terminology is essential for ensuring that an academic article is translated accurately, fluently and credibly from Spanish into English or from English into Spanish . This requires the translator to use scientific vocabulary accurately and consistently, while at the same time adapting it to the conventions of the relevant discipline and academic publication. I work with researchers and organisations throughout Spain in fields as diverse as p

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