Interpreting in negotiations

Negotiation interpreting is a form of interpreting that usually occurs in more restricted settings, such as business meetings, business negotiations, company visits or bilateral meetings. In this scenario, the interpreter plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between the parties, translating conversations accurately and immediately.

Unlike conference interpreting, the environment here is less formal and often work is done without equipment. The interpreter translates sentence by sentence or shorter blocks of speech, ensuring that the message is transferred accurately and without distortion. Accurate understanding is essential, especially in business settings, where important decisions, such as contractual agreements or price negotiations, depend on clear and timely communication.

This type of interpreting is also extremely flexible and can be used in a variety of contexts, both in the company and in less formal settings, such as trade shows, business lunches or visits to manufacturing plants.