“How much does Portuguese translation cost?” is the first question most clients ask. In India, prices you find online range from very cheap per-word rates to fixed per-page or per-document fees. This guide explains how pricing works so you can compare quotes fairly.
Common pricing models
- Per word — the most common model for editable documents, websites and marketing. The rate applies to the source word count.
- Per page — common in Indian listings, but “page” can mean anything from 150 to 500 words, so always check.
- Per document — typical for short standard documents such as birth certificates or diplomas.
- Per minute — for subtitles and transcription.
- Minimum fee — most providers charge a minimum per project for very short texts.
What the market looks like
Public directory listings in India in 2026 show English–Portuguese rates from roughly ₹1–5 per word, and per-page prices from a few hundred to about ₹1,500, with certified or official documents often quoted per document. Freelance marketplaces report a typical range of ₹3–6 per word for native, proofread business text and higher for legal, medical or certified work. Treat these as indications of the market, not as our prices.
What drives the price
- Quality level — machine output with light editing is cheap; translation by a native speaker plus a second-linguist review costs more but is what you need for anything customer-facing or legal.
- Subject — legal, medical, pharmaceutical and technical texts need specialist knowledge.
- Format — scanned PDFs, complex layouts or software files take extra work.
- Deadline — urgent work outside normal hours may cost more.
- Volume and repetition — large or repetitive projects often get better rates.
- Certification — official or sworn translations have specific requirements and costs.
Red flags when comparing quotes
- Extremely low per-word rates for “native” translation — often a sign of machine translation.
- “Portuguese” without saying Brazilian or European.
- Claims of certification without explaining which authority accepts it.
- No named review step.
How to get an accurate quote
Send the actual file (not just a description), state the purpose, target audience (Brazil or Portugal), deadline and required format. Our project managers will reply with a clear price and delivery date, free and without obligation — request a quote or read about our Portuguese translation services in India.
Frequently asked questions
How is Portuguese translation priced?
Common models are per word, per page, per document (for short standard documents), per minute (for subtitles) and a minimum fee for very short texts.
What affects the price of a translation?
Quality level, subject, file format, deadline, volume and repetition, and whether certification is needed.
What are red flags when comparing quotes?
Extremely low rates for “native” translation, “Portuguese” without saying Brazilian or European, certification claims without naming the authority that accepts it, and no named review step.
How do I get an accurate quote?
Send the actual file and state the purpose, target audience (Brazil or Portugal), deadline and required format. Request a quote.
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