Association of Translators, Proofreaders and Interpreters of the Basque Language 
(Euskal Itzultzaile, Zuzentzaile eta Interpreteen Elkartea)

EIZIE is the association of Basque-language translation professionals. The association brings together translators, interpreters and proofreaders from all fields -literature, administration, audiovisual production...- who have Basque as their working language, regardless of the country in which they work. The list of professionals is divided into several directories: one for interpreters, one for sworn translators-interpreters and one for proofreaders.

Professional Translators for Basque

Association of Professional Translators for the Basque language. Translators are professional linguists who perform written translations, as opposed to oral or spoken translation, which is done by interpreters. In this type of associations we usually find translators specializing in many fields: technical, legal, medical, pharmaceutical and scientific. We might also find sworn/official translators who have been authorized by a Spanish agency or department.

Basque translators are mostly freelancers working from home for their own clients or for translation agencies. They sometimes team up with other Basque and other language translators and proofreaders to expand their range of services. The work of a Basque translator consists of thoroughly understanding the text to be translated, getting to know the subject matter, carrying out terminology research and knowing the computer tools to help with translation, which will enable him/her to offer a cost-effective and quality work.

This particular Spanish association is made up of translators of various specializations and language combinations.  There is probably another association in Spain focusing on sworn translators, technical translators, audiovisual translators or court translators. If there is any, you will find the link below.

Professional Interpreters for Basque

The interpreters of this association are focused on spoken translation between Basque and other languages. There are several methods of interpretation: simultaneous, conference, liaison or whispered. “Association of Translators, Proofreaders and Interpreters of the Basque Language” provides a directory of Basque interpreters  who are available to offer their services in Spain. The head office is in San Sebastian, but the interpreters work all over Spain. Interpreters often work for international organisations such as the European Parliament, the UN or NATO. Basque interpreters are also needed in hospitals, at trade fairs or at international summits where political leaders meet.

Simultaneous Basque interpretation is needed at conferences, on television or at any event where participants need to understand a speaker in real time and without interruptions. The special thing about this is that technical equipment such as booths, microphones and headphones are required.

In consecutive interpreting, Basque interpreters interrupt the speaker and translate the speech one chunk at a time. They can be seen, for example, at informal press conferences, which are often improvised and do not have the necessary equipment.

And finally there is the so-called whispered interpretation between Basque and other languages, where the interpreter acts as an intermediary in a conversation between two people and translates in a low voice.

Other related associations based in Spain or whose main language is Basque:

 Entry created or updated in  June 2021

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Email:
bulegoa@eizie.eus

Telephone:
+34.943277111

Country:
 Spain

Language(s):
Basque

Types of professionals:
Interpreters / Translators

Official / Sworn Translator English<>Spanish

Professional Translators for Basque

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