Cecilia is the creative visionary and linguistic expert behind Essence Translations. With more than 25 years of industry experience, a degree in Translation, and a graduate degree in Spanish Linguistics, she has mastered the art of cultural translations while also adapting to regional variations. In addition to English and Spanish, she is also fluent in Portuguese and Italian. Outside of work, she’s an avid painter, and chef who loves to throw dinner parties with friends.

Leading teams, delegating responsibilities, managing schedules, supervising translation quality, and coaching with the perfect amount of motivation – Federico is a master at his craft. Federico is a certified translator, an English language teacher, and Italian speaker, who specializes in scientific and literary translations. He’s always up for a challenge, and he’s passionate about helping other linguists sharpen their skills. Time spent reading and with his new puppy make life even sweeter.

From her very first English lesson, Fiama was hooked. Her curious, inquisitive personality led her to pursue a lifelong passion for language, translation, and travel. (The UK and Greece are at the top of her wanderlust list!) She has more than five years of experience as a translator, editor, and proofreader, but has discovered that her skills are even better suited to project management. Fiama organizes projects and empowers our team to achieve the best results.

Essence Translation’s global team would be incomplete without José! Located in Spain, he is our go-to translator and project manager for European Spanish content. José has nearly a decade of translation experience, and his linguistic expertise also extends into interpreting and teaching. Video games, storytelling, and tabletop gaming fill José’s spare time, and he was even lucky enough to be an English-Spanish interpreter at the International Comic Convention in Granada!

Details make all the difference. As our quality assurance expert and senior linguist, Lía always has the final say. She brings peace of mind to every project and completes the final proof before we send the delivery back to you. Accents, cultural nuances, and niche linguistic details add an exciting challenge to every project. When she’s not polishing and perfecting our translations, Lía enjoys biking through the countryside and traveling the world.