Translation, post-editing and proofreading services
Translation, post-editing and proofreading services
Professional translation services for businesses and organisations
Among the translation agencies operating in Italy, Dotwords stands out for its structured approach to quality: every project is entrusted to professional native-speaking translators with expertise in the client’s industry, coordinated by a dedicated Project Manager and managed in accordance with ISO 9001, 17100 and 18587 standards.
Whether you need professional translation for an urgent document, a technical manual, a website or an international marketing campaign, Dotwords offers the right level of service for your needs, from traditional human translation and machine translation post-editing to the review and proofreading of pre-translated content. All with the highest standards of data security and delivery within the agreed deadlines.
Translation services for every need
Not all translation companies work in the same way. Dotwords has developed a flexible service model designed to adapt to each client’s specific operational needs: from an internal document that does not require editorial review to a certified translation intended for a foreign market with specific regulatory requirements. Each service level is designed to strike a specific balance between quality, speed and cost.
As a professional translation agency based in Milan, also operating in Rome, Turin and other major Italian cities, we handle large volumes and multiple language combinations without compromising terminological consistency. We use CAT tools (computer-assisted translation), dedicated translation memories for each client and validated glossaries, which are continuously updated and shared with all the professionals working on your content. The result is a fully transparent online and in-person translation service, with traceable processes and a dedicated point of contact for every project.
Our translation office offers four main service levels, described in detail below, covering the full range of business needs: from pure AI-powered machine translation to conventional translation with a two-step review process. Every choice is guided by an initial consultation: our project managers help you identify the most suitable level based on the type of content, target market and available budget.
Our translation service levels
CONVENTIONAL TRANSLATION
PURE AI-POWERED MACHINE TRANSLATION
CONVENTIONAL TRANSLATION
+ 2ND REVIEW
AI-POWERED MACHINE TRANSLATION
+ HUMAN REVIEW
Conventional translation services
Our conventional translation service provides a comprehensive and accurate solution, delivered by native-speaking translators with extensive expertise in the relevant field. Unlike machine translation, the text is completely reworked by the translator, who carefully considers every linguistic and stylistic aspect to make the message authentic, natural and perfectly suited to the cultural context and professional context of the target language.
The translator works with advanced professional tools, with a central role played by CAT tools (computer-assisted translation tools) to ensure efficiency and consistency. These tools help optimise the process and preserve accuracy, particularly when working with technical and specialised content. The translator also has access to dedicated glossaries, translation memories and corporate or industry-specific style guides, ensuring terminological consistency and adherence to any preferred stylistic guidelines.
The translated text then undergoes a rigorous final quality check, ensuring a high-quality professional translation capable of effectively conveying the brand values, strengthening the original message and making it fully accessible to the target audience.
Our conventional translation service is particularly recommended whenever a fully effective communication outcome is required, rather than a mere transfer from one language to another. This applies to content with a strong emotional impact on the reader, often rich in wordplay, idioms and metaphors, such as advertising copy, marketing content, website content, or any content with high visibility for the company. The same applies to texts where the cultural context of both the source and target languages must be considered in detail, to avoid translations that are meaningless or even potentially offensive. Finally, a thorough analysis of the legal and regulatory context of the text can be a crucial factor when deciding to work with a human translator.
Machine Translation and Post-Editing
Machine translation, or machine translation (MT), is a translation process based on the use of software capable of pre-translating text without human intervention. An MT system can automatically generate suggested translations based on the rules and vocabulary it has learned.
The automatically generated translation can then be reviewed and refined by a human translator. This process is known as post-editing. This approach combines the efficiency of automated systems with the expertise of a translator, who can identify potential issues and suggest improvements to further refine the machine-translated content.
This combination of machine translation and post-editing can offer lower costs and shorter turnaround times compared with traditional translation.
Our expertise at your service
The successful delivery of a translation project using machine translation depends on a range of factors that only an experienced professional can assess: the type of document, the language combinations, and stylistic considerations, such as the presence of wordplay, idiomatic expressions, and other nuances.
Machine translation can be a valuable tool and an effective alternative in many situations. This approach is particularly well suited to highly standardised content, such as technical documentation and technical translation.
It can also be an effective solution in scientific and medical contexts, helping to reduce costs while maintaining a high-quality translated output.
For creative content or content that is highly nuanced from a semantic or linguistic perspective, we always recommend considering our tailored services.
Rely on our consultants for an assessment of the best solution for your needs.
Proofreading, Revision and Editing
In some cases, a full translation is not required, but rather a quality-control process for
translated content, which can take the form of several different services.
PROOFREADING
The term proofreading refers to the monolingual review of already translated or originally written content in the target language. This process makes it possible to correct specific types of errors, including typos and typing errors, grammatical and syntactical errors, omissions, missing sentences, numbering errors, formatting issues, and punctuation errors.
REVISION
Proofreading should not be confused with revision, which involves a comparison between the target and source texts, i.e. a bilingual review, to ensure that the text is free from both formal errors and issues arising from inappropriate terminology.
Revision is often carried out by the same translator, who uses dedicated tools to review the entire text and verify its accuracy from both a semantic and lexical perspective. Another option is to assign the revision to a professional other than the translator. This is an effective approach when the four-eyes principle is required, involving a second native-speaking professional with relevant subject-matter expertise.
EDITING
Finally, editing involves a more in-depth review of the content and style of a text, also taking into account the target audience and the relevant context.
Rely on certified professionals
We are a certified translation agency operating in accordance with quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 17100, and ISO 18587.
Our translation agency’s workflow always involves a Project Manager, who acts as the dedicated, direct point of contact for the client.
This professional is responsible for coordinating the team of translators, localisers, DTP specialists, and other professionals, qualifying suppliers, and carrying out all process checks. This enables our translation agency to provide the highest level of support in managing client requirements: our translation services are tailored to each project’s specific needs.
Industry quality standards require every project entrusted to our professional translation agency to be managed in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
At Dotwords, we follow all processes and make use of the best technical resources and tools available. This ensures that the final work is delivered on time, in line with the client’s requirements, and we are proud of the many successful projects we deliver every day.
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