Translation from and into Portuguese
Documents for Portugal, Brazil and Bulgaria
La Fit Trans prepares translations of personal, academic, corporate, medical and legal documents between Bulgarian and Portuguese. Content and layout are adapted to the country and named recipient, whether an authority, university, employer, court or business partner.
European and Brazilian Portuguese differ in terminology, spelling and administrative designations. The appropriate variety is applied consistently across every page, attachment, personal name and registration detail.
Portuguese spelling and regional terminology
Portuguese uses the Latin alphabet with distinctive diacritical marks. They form part of the correct spelling of personal names, addresses, institutions and legal terms and are preserved accurately in translation.
A document from Portugal and one from Brazil may describe similar facts with different terms. The issuer, country and intended use determine whether European or Brazilian Portuguese terminology is appropriate.
Direction and purpose of the Portuguese translation
From Portuguese into Bulgarian
Civil-status records, criminal-record certificates, diplomas, transcripts, notarial instruments and company extracts are translated with the issuer, document type and registration details clearly distinguished.
The translation uses a clear English equivalent, while the source document type is identified by issuer and country. Portuguese and Brazilian forms can therefore be distinguished without unexplained administrative labels in the main text.
From Bulgarian into Portuguese
Bulgarian certificates, diplomas, criminal-record certificates, powers of attorney, contracts and company acts are translated into Portuguese for the stated country and known requirements of the recipient.
Bulgarian authorities are described according to their actual function, while names, addresses and identifiers are aligned throughout the complete document set.
Personal, academic and company documents in Portuguese
Documents from Portugal commonly include birth, marriage and death certificates, criminal-record certificates, university records and online commercial-register extracts. The translation states the issuer and exact document type clearly.
Brazilian assignments may contain civil-status records, diplomas, powers of attorney, court papers and company documents. Personal tax numbers, company registration numbers and state commercial-register details are identified by function and explained in clear English.
Certified translation for Bulgaria and official translation for Brazil
A certified translation for Bulgaria is linked to the submitted original or admissible copy and reflects headings, fields, signatures, stamps and visible certifications. The number of copies and assembly method depend on the procedure.
For use in Brazil, an official translation may need to be produced by a registered public translator. This requirement is different from Bulgarian certification and is determined by the receiving institution.
Apostille for Portuguese and Brazilian documents
Bulgaria and Portugal apply Regulation (EU) 2016/1191. Documents within its scope do not require an Apostille, and a multilingual standard form may facilitate presentation without replacing the public document itself.
Brazil is outside this European system. When a document is used between Bulgaria and Brazil, the Hague Convention is considered according to its type and issuer; the Apostille certifies the origin of the public document, not its content.
Review of a Portuguese document set
The initial review establishes direction, country of issue, recipient, all pages and attachments, legibility, signatures, stamps and available electronic verification. Variants of personal names and official identifiers are recorded separately.
Translation, editorial review, certified copies, any applicable Apostille, delivery and the need for an original are distinguished as separate components. Scope and timing therefore cover the complete set rather than its first page alone.
Translation prices
Prices are listed by language group and turnaround time.
| Group | Service | Price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Group I | Translation - standard order | 17.00 EUR (33.25 BGN) |
| Group I | Translation - rush order | 18.00 EUR (35.20 BGN) |
| Group I | Translation - express order | 21.00 EUR (41.07 BGN) |
| Group II | Translation - standard order | 17.00 EUR (33.25 BGN) |
| Group II | Translation - rush order | 20.00 EUR (39.12 BGN) |
| Group II | Translation - express order | 22.00 EUR (43.03 BGN) |
| Group III | Translation - standard order | 18.00 EUR (35.20 BGN) |
| Group III | Translation - rush order | 21.00 EUR (41.07 BGN) |
| Group III | Translation - express order | 23.00 EUR (44.98 BGN) |
| Group IV | Translation - standard order | 20.00 EUR (39.12 BGN) |
| Group IV | Translation - rush order | 22.00 EUR (43.03 BGN) |
| Group IV | Translation - express order | 26.00 EUR (50.85 BGN) |
Prices are for one translation page of 1,800 characters including spaces, excluding VAT.
Preliminary assessment from an electronic file
A complete, legible scan or electronic PDF shows the actual volume, reverse sides, tables, stamps and attachments. In a Portuguese document it also reveals diacritics, registration numbers and the relationship between connected certificates.
An electronic file is usually sufficient for an initial quotation. A physical original is involved only when certification, Apostille or the named recipient requires it; service is available remotely, by delivery or through an office.
Price and turnaround for a Portuguese document translation
Price reflects direction, volume, tables, stamps, handwritten fields, specialist terminology and agreed layout. Certified copies, Apostille handling and delivery are distinguished from the translation itself.
Timing includes translation and editorial review of the complete set. A diploma with attachments, a Brazilian civil-status record or a Portuguese company extract receives one shared check of names, dates, identifiers and recurring terminology.
Connected Portuguese and Brazilian documents
Birth, marriage and death records differ in content and annotations but often appear together in a family or civil procedure. Names, compound surnames, places of birth and later entries are kept consistent across all translated records.
A company order may combine a Portuguese commercial-register extract with articles of association and a power of attorney, while Brazilian register documents may be accompanied by company resolutions and representation details. Editorial review keeps the registered name, legal form and address consistent.
Portuguese translation, certification and Apostille for the recipient
Translation from or into Portuguese may be a standalone service or part of a set with certified formatting, Apostille handling and delivery. Each component is included only when it follows from the document type and the known requirement of the named recipient.
La Fit Trans coordinates the Bulgarian and Portuguese material as one assignment and applies the appropriate variety for Portugal or Brazil. Purpose, price, timing, return method and any need for an original are defined in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does translation for Portugal differ from translation for Brazil?
Yes. European and Brazilian Portuguese differ in terminology and administrative designations. The country and named recipient determine which variety is appropriate.
Does a Portuguese document need an Apostille in Bulgaria?
Not when the public document falls within Regulation (EU) 2016/1191. For documents outside its scope, the Hague Apostille Convention and the particular recipient’s requirements are checked.
What does translation by a registered public translator mean in Brazil?
It is a translation under the Brazilian system, produced by a registered public translator. The Brazilian recipient determines whether it is required, and it is not automatically equivalent to a Bulgarian certified translation.
How are Portuguese names and diacritics handled?
Diacritical marks are preserved accurately, while personal names are checked against identity documents and connected records. One consistent spelling is used throughout the set.
Is an electronic file sufficient for a quotation?
A legible scan or PDF of every page is usually sufficient to assess volume, timing and layout. If certification or Apostille requires an original, it is handled as a separate later stage.
How are Portuguese and Brazilian tax and company numbers handled?
The number is retained exactly and its function is explained in clear English. Across connected company records, the details are checked against the registered name, legal form, address and representation.
Quotation for translation from and into Portuguese
The quotation reflects the country of issue, the country of presentation and whether the document calls for European or Brazilian Portuguese. Translation, editorial review, certified copies, Apostille handling and delivery are listed as separate items.
A legible PDF or complete set of photographs allows volume, timing and layout to be assessed. Service is available remotely or through a La Fit Trans office, and a physical original is required only when the procedure demands it.