Spanish Transcription

According to Wikipedia over 35 million people in the United States speak Spanish as their primary language. With such a large Spanish speaking population it is obvious why Spanish transcription services are in high demand.

There are many instances that would require a Spanish transcript. Oral histories conducted in Spanish are great to have transcribed in Spanish as you are able to hold onto the essence and flavor of the interview. People of all nationalities want and need to share their stories with the generations to come and oral history is an excellent way to do this.

There are frequent instances where a business might need a Spanish transcript. Many insurance companies, including automobile and workers' compensation insurance companies, might have Spanish speaking claimants and need to record their recorded statements. If the interviewee speaks Spanish as their primary language it is going to much easier for them to express themselves and to give the information requested in their native tongue. More details will be forthcoming if they are able to conduct the interview in Spanish.

Spanish transcription services can provide either a Spanish to Spanish transcript or Spanish to English transcript. Obviously, a Spanish to Spanish transcript is going to be priced a little higher than a regular English to English transcript because of the special skill and ability needed to provide a Spanish transcript. Not everybody who speaks Spanish can provide transcription services. And not everybody who provides transcription services can speak Spanish. Being able to combine these two skills is extremely unique.

Most transcription companies that offer Spanish transcription services will usually also offer Spanish to English transcription and translation. This involves a two-step process. The transcript will first need to be transcribed into Spanish and then translated into English. Obviously, there will be another price difference from straight Spanish to Spanish transcription to the translation and transcription involved in Spanish to English transcription.