Language Translation Services
Etcetera Language Group, Inc. has provided professional language translation services to individuals, businesses, and organizations since 1996. Our Washington, DC based team supports dozens of languages with accuracy focused workflows, consistent terminology, and clean formatting for documents, websites, and printed materials, and we serve clients across the United States.
Every project is completed by qualified human linguists rather than automated software, which keeps tone, context, and terminology accurate no matter how sensitive or technical the subject matter is.
Why Clients Trust Our Language Translation Services
Washington, DC is one of the most linguistically diverse cities in the country, and accuracy in translation is rarely optional. Etcetera Language Group has built its reputation since 1996 by pairing experienced linguists with disciplined project management and a genuine respect for cultural nuance.
- ✓Family owned and operated since 1996
- ✓BBB accredited business with an A+ rating since 2010
- ✓Active member of the American Translators Association and the National Capital Area Translators Association
- ✓Consistent five star client feedback across legal, medical, immigration, and corporate projects
- ✓Computer Aided Translation tools such as Trados used to strengthen terminology consistency
Our membership in organizations such as the American Translators Association reflects an ongoing commitment to professional standards and ethical translation practice, not just a line on a credentials list.
Language Translation Services We Provide
Every project starts with understanding your subject matter, audience, and deadline before a single word is translated. Here is a quick look at where we focus:
- Certified Translation: accuracy certified documents accepted for immigration, academic, and legal submissions.
- Legal Translation: contracts, court filings, and compliance documents translated with careful attention to legal terminology.
- Medical Translation: patient records, consent forms, and pharmaceutical materials handled by linguists familiar with clinical terminology.
- Document Translation: personal and business documents translated and formatted for everyday and official use.
- Desktop Publishing: layout and design support that keeps brochures, manuals, and marketing materials polished after translation.
- Industry Specific Translation: focused support for education, immigration, nonprofit, and other regulated sectors.
What Clients Are Saying
Feedback from real clients speaks to the reliability our translators bring to each project.
Olesia K. shared that her certified translation project was handled smoothly from start to finish at a fair price.
Olesia K.
Maddy E. described the team as thorough and quick when translating documents for a visa application.
Maddy E.
Evelyn M. noted clear communication and on time delivery throughout her project.
Evelyn M.
Read more client feedback in our client reviews.
Languages We Translate
Our linguists support more than 100 languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, German, and Portuguese, for clients throughout the United States. View the full list of languages we support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide language translation services nationwide?
Yes. Etcetera Language Group is based in Washington, DC and serves clients throughout the United States through secure digital project workflows.
What is the difference between certified and standard translation?
Certified translation includes a signed accuracy statement and is typically required for official submissions such as immigration or academic records. Standard translation is used for business, marketing, and general communication where certification is not required.
Can you preserve formatting and layout during translation?
Yes. Our desktop publishing team preserves tables, graphics placement, and overall layout so the translated file stays professional and ready to use.
How is pricing determined for a translation project?
Pricing depends on language pair, subject matter, complexity, turnaround time, and formatting needs. Send your files through our contact form for a clear estimate.
Do you use human translators or machine translation?
Every project is completed by qualified human linguists. Automated tools are prone to tone, terminology, and context errors that we avoid by keeping translators in charge of the work.
American Translators Association
National Capital Area Translators Association
BBB Accredited, A+ Rating