KGTX Translations

Bilingual translator · English & Spanish

Your words deserve to feel at home in another language. I translate between English and Spanish, helping you take your next step, share your work, or bring a story to new readers. Wherever you are, we can work together.

Karina Grumicker · Los Angeles, California · Clients worldwide

About

I’m Karina — a bilingual English–Spanish translator based in California. My translation experience includes official documents for academic and immigration procedures. I also work in literary and editorial projects, where voice and rhythm deserve as much attention as meaning.

Languages and books are a big part of my life. I care about helping people understand each other, without language getting in the way—whether that means translating an important document or bringing a story to new readers. And as a reader myself, I’m always making room for one more book.

I work 100% digitally and remotely, with clients in the U.S., Argentina, and elsewhere.

Services

Two sides of the same practice: official documents that have to stand up to review, and literary or editorial work that has to sound alive. Everything is delivered digitally. Not sure which service fits? Email me a short description and I’ll help you choose.

Certified & sworn (official) translation

Official documents that need a certified translation. Typical materials: birth and marriage certificates, IDs, diplomas and transcripts, police records, notarial documents, contracts, corporate and financial paperwork, immigration and court records, and similar official files.

Literary & editorial translation

Translation for publication or editorial review: fiction and nonfiction, children’s / middle grade / YA, commercial genres, essays. I especially enjoy projects where voice and rhythm matter as much as accuracy. Tell me about the manuscript, the audience, and the target variety of English or Spanish, and I’ll quote after reviewing a sample.

Also available

General / professional translation — non-sworn translation of informative, corporate, academic, or personal texts. “General” means non-sworn, not necessarily easy.

Technical translation — specialized content with domain terminology (manuals, technical docs, patents and related materials). Specialization is separate from whether a text needs sworn treatment.

Editing, proofreading & bilingual review — grammar, style, consistency, and fluency, including checking an existing translation against the source.

Machine translation post-editing (MTPE) — human review of machine-generated translation so it reads accurately and naturally.

Copywriting & transcreation — creating or culturally adapting marketing and brand copy for the target audience.

How it works

• Request a quote by email or through the quote form — whichever you prefer. Include your language pair, project purpose, approximate length, and deadline, plus a clear digital copy of your document or a sample of your text. Photos and scans are fine if every page (and the reverse, when relevant) is readable.
• Receive an individualized quote with price and timing after I review the material. I don’t publish fixed rates because scope varies.
• Approve the quote so work can begin.
• Translation and review, with questions if something in the source is unclear.
• Digital delivery by email — for example a digitally signed PDF for sworn work, or PDF/Word for other services, depending on what you need.

FAQs

Do you only do legal or immigration documents?

No. Certified and official translation is a core part of my work, and so is literary and editorial translation — plus professional, technical, editing, MTPE, and copywriting projects when they fit.

What is a sworn (traducción pública) translation?

In Argentina, a traducción pública is an official translation prepared by a registered Traductora Pública, with the translator’s certification. Receiving bodies may also require CTPCBA legalization. Requirements vary by destination.

Is a certified translation valid for USCIS?

USCIS generally requires a complete English translation and a certification from the translator. There is no official “USCIS-approved translator” list. I prepare certified translations that follow those common requirements, but acceptance always depends on the reviewing officer or office.

Can you translate a book or a sample chapter?

Yes — full works, samples, synopses, and other editorial materials. Share a few pages and your goals so I can quote honestly.

Can I send a photo of the document?

Yes, if it’s clear and complete. Include every page and the reverse when it has information. I work only with digital copies.

How long does it take?

Timing depends on length, complexity, language direction, and current workload. You’ll get a specific estimate with your quote.

Do you work with clients outside the U.S.?

Yes. Work is fully remote. Clients often come from the U.S. and Argentina, and I welcome projects from elsewhere.

Request a quote

Choose whichever works best for you:

Email
Send me your language pair, project purpose, approximate length, and deadline, along with a clear digital copy of your document or a sample of your text.

Quote form
Click “Request a quote” and complete the form with your project details.

I’ll review your request and get back to you with a personalized quote.