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We are always looking for skilled translators, interpreters, editors and DTP specialists to join our global network of language professionals.
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What to expect
- 1Submit your application with your CV
- 2We review your language pairs, specialisations and experience
- 3Shortlisted applicants receive a short test translation
- 4Successful applicants are registered with us
- 5Once we enroll you, we would be requesting you to sign our NDA
Who we work with
- • Native-language translators
- • Specialist subject-matter experts
- • Interpreters
- • Editors & proofreaders
- • Typesetting specialists
- • Subtitlers & transcriptionists
- • Voiceover artists
In-demand right now
- • Pharmaceutical & ICF
- • Biometric Machines
- • Software Localization
- • Legal & patent
- • African/Rare Indian languages
- • Subtitling - African/Asian languages
Questions? Email us at translators@st-pl.co
From our translators
What it is like working with us
Unedited accounts from translators already in our network.
- Rated 5 out of 5
“Working with Semantics Trans has been an absolute pleasure. Their team strikes the ideal balance of being both highly professional and genuinely friendly, making collaboration seamless. I especially appreciate the rich variety of subject matters they handle and their diverse portfolio of high-profile clients, which continually keeps translation projects engaging and intellectually stimulating.”
Ossama NabilFreelancer translator/editor · English/ArabicIndividual - Rated 5 out of 5
“Semantics is an efficient and reliable agency to partner with. Project briefs are well-defined from the start with realistic turnaround times, and the project management team is responsive whenever project-level questions come up. Payment terms and invoicing workflows are clear and transparent. A very dependable partner for professional linguists.”
Rahi MoosaviFreelance Translator · English<>FarsiDirectFarsi Inc. - Rated 5 out of 5
“Working with Semantics Trans over the last 4+ years (since 2020) has been a fantastic experience. They are one of the most reliable agency partners I’ve worked with.Always punctual and transparent payments and never had an issue with delayed payments.The project management team is cooperative, responsive, and always ready to help whenever questions pop up.”
Kaushar B.Freelance translator · English to Gujarati/hindinone - Rated 5 out of 5
“Working with Semantics Trans has been a positive experience so far. Communication has been smooth, and I appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with the team on translation projects. For other translators considering working with Semantics Trans, I would recommend maintaining clear communication and asking questions whenever clarification is needed. Providing more detailed project briefs, including specific instructions, reference materials, and terminology preferences, would make the workflow even more efficient. Clear expectations regarding deadlines and payment terms are also helpful for building a successful working relationship. Overall, I appreciate the collaboration and look forward to future opportunities to work together.”
Sophanny NutFreelance translator · English to Khmer and English to Burmese - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have been associated with Semantics Trans Pvt. Ltd. for over 25 years, perhaps from its very inception. I honestly cannot recall such a long-standing relationship with any other translation vendor. Either they ceased to exist, or I gradually lost interest in working with them for one reason or another. I often found myself wondering why Semantics Trans Pvt. Ltd. has remained at the top of my client list all these years. The answer is simple yet profound: only a handful of companies truly value their translators. Even fewer provide fair compensation, and that too, on time. And rarest of all are those that show genuine compassion toward their translators. Semantics has always carried a humane touch in everything they do. Finding the best potential candidates and nurturing them into exceptional professionals is a Herculean task. Yet Semantics and its founder, Paresh Agarwal, have accomplished exactly that. This company has every potential to become one of the finest Life Sciences translation companies in the world, as they possess the best resources for all languages. Quality is never an accident, it is a deliberate effort refined over many years. My heartfelt best wishes to Semantics and to Paresh.”
Benny FrancisMalayalam Translator | Medical and Legal | Linguistic Validation | Grammar Enthusiast · English <> MalayalamVarious vendors - Rated 5 out of 5
“It is my pleasure to work with Semantics over many years. Project managers are friendly and on-time payments.”
Tran Hai HaEnglish to Vietnamese translatorTran Hai Ha - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have had the pleasure of working with Semantics Trans Pvt. Ltd. for more than 11 years, and it has been a truly positive and rewarding professional relationship from the very beginning. Throughout all these years, Paresh and his team have consistently demonstrated professionalism, respect, reliability, and a genuine commitment to quality. Paresh is particularly attentive to detail and accuracy, and I have always appreciated the professional and careful way in which he handles every project. Communication has always been clear, respectful, and professional, and the company has consistently honored its payment commitments. As an English < >Arabic freelance translator, I greatly value working with a company that treats its translators with respect and professionalism and recognizes the importance of high-quality linguistic work. After more than 11 years of collaboration, I can confidently say that Semantics Trans is a company I have always been happy to work with. Their professionalism, attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to maintaining long-term relationships with their translators truly set them apart. I am grateful for our long-standing collaboration and would be very happy to recommend Semantics Trans Pvt. Ltd. to other language professionals looking for a reliable, professional, and respectful translation partner.”
Hanan EdwarFreelance Translator · English <> ArabicAdaptrans Translations - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have been working with Semantics Trans since 2012, and my experience has been consistently positive. Work briefs are generally clear and well organised, and communication throughout a project is smooth and professional. Payments have been handled reliably and in a timely manner. Whenever questions or issues arise, they are addressed professionally and with good communication. Over the years, I have also learned a great deal through the projects I have worked on with Semantics Trans, which has helped me develop my skills and build confidence as a translator. After more than a decade of working together, I have found Semantics Trans to be a dependable and professional company to work with, and I would certainly recommend them to translators looking for a long-term professional relationship.”
Debjani SarkarFreelance · English-Bengali - Rated 5 out of 5
“I’ve had a very positive experience working with Semantics Trans. Communication is clear and professional, projects are well organised, and the team is responsive. I particularly appreciate the trust they place in their translators. Overall, it has been a reliable and pleasant working relationship, and I would be happy to recommend them to other translators looking for a professional agency to work with.”
Debjit S.English -> Bengali - Rated 5 out of 5
“Semantics Trans is a renowned, registered company in India with a long list of global clients. I have been working with them since 2004 and they always pay on time. It is a pleasure to work with them. Highly recommended.”
Jarnail Singh GillTranslator · English - PunjabiLingolizer.com - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have had the privilege of working with Semantics Trans for more than 28 years as a Hindi-English and English-Hindi Translator, Proofreader, Copy-Writer, Linguist and Brand Evaluator. Over such a long professional association, I have developed a deep appreciation for the company’s professionalism, commitment to quality, and respectful approach towards its associates. My experience with the company has been consistently positive. The work environment, professional communication, and trust placed in my expertise have made this a highly rewarding association. I have always valued the opportunity to contribute my language skills and experience to their projects. A professional relationship lasting more than two decades speaks for itself. I am grateful for the trust and confidence the company has placed in me over all these years, and I look forward to maintaining this association in the years to come. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and quality-conscious organization in the field of translation and language services.”
Shashi Kant SinghEnglish - Hindi and vice versa - Rated 4.5 out of 5
“I have been associated with Semantics Trans for more than 25 years as an Arabic–English–Urdu translator. It has been a truly delightful, enriching, and enlightening experience. I would say that Semantics Trans is one of the best indeed, perhaps the best companies I have worked with in this field. The company has always been forward-looking and considerate towards everyone associated with it, without ever compromising on the quality of the services it provides to its clients worldwide. In its endeavour to stay ahead of the curve and maintain its hallmark standards of quality, the company has not merely encouraged its translators and linguists to familiarise themselves with new technologies and software; it has also provided us with the necessary tools and, at times, training to use them effectively. As for payments, the company has an account section which always handled payment-related matters honestly, efficiently, and professionally. Having worked with the company for so many years, I honestly cannot recall a single payment-related issue that caused any discord or left a bitter impression. My long association with Semantics Trans has been a rewarding professional journey, and I am grateful for the trust, support, and opportunities the company has extended to me over the years.”
Dr.Mushtaq A.Arabic - English - Urdu - Rated 5 out of 5
“Working with Semantics Trans has been a great experience. Briefs are clear and well organized, communication is smooth, and payments are handled promptly. I would be happy to work with them again.”
Birhanu SimeFreelance Translator · English to Amharic - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have been working since more than 20 years with Semantics. I am very satisfied and happy with the professional approach by Semantics where quality and timely delivery has been given utmost importance.”
Alaknanda MurthyMarathi- English, English- Marathi. Sanskrit-English “I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Paresh for the past 10 years as a translation and language-services provider. Over this long association, my experience has consistently been professional, positive, and rewarding. Mr. Paresh has always been clear and transparent in his communication, well organised in coordinating projects, and respectful towards his service providers. Semantics Trans maintains high professional standards and places strong emphasis on quality, accuracy, timely delivery, and dependable client service. What I particularly value is the trust and mutual respect that have developed over the years. Assignments are handled professionally, requirements are communicated clearly, and any queries or project-related matters are addressed promptly and constructively. It has been a privilege to maintain such a long-standing professional relationship with Mr. Paresh and Semantics Trans. I would gladly recommend Semantics Trans to clients as well as language professionals looking for a reliable, ethical, and professionally managed translation company. I look forward to continuing our association for many more years.”
Ajit P.Language Service Provider · English to Odia “A trusted company that aoffewrs premium rate, abides in quality standards. You will be ample time to execute the job with no crazy deadlines. Your payment is in your bank within 30 days of your invoice. No cancellation of Jobs. I have beenwoking with this company for the past 19 years and I never expereinced an issue. Mr Paresh Agarwal delas cordially with all his linguists and acts swiftly if anything is noticed abnormal in the jobs assigned.”
Srinivas ChennuriFreelance Translator · English - Telugu
- Rated 5 out of 5
“Since 2008, we have had the pleasure of collaborating consistently with this company on monthly EN>RO translation and proofreading projects of 1,500–2,200 words each. Throughout nearly two decades, the continuous collaboration with Paresh on the production side, and Bhavesh on the financial side, has been flawless. They have been professional, polite, and entirely dependable from the very first project up to the present day. It is rare to find a team that maintains such a high level of mutual respect and operational excellence over so many years. For any linguist looking for a reliable, respectful, and long-term collaboration, we cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Cosmin Popescu / Creativ Romanian TranslationsFreelance Translator, Proofreader · English RomanianCreativ Romanian Translations srl - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have been working with Semantics Trans for many years now. They are a very reliable partner, with kind and helpful project managers, who respond to questions and requests promptly. Payment is always correct and on time. Happy to be a part of their pool of translators.”
Seadeta OsmaniFreelance Translator · English to Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have been collaborating with Semantics Trans for nearly a year, primarily focusing on English-Samoan translations within the life sciences and medical sectors. My experience has been consistently positive and professionally rewarding. I truly value the clear communication and efficient coordination that defines their project management. Furthermore, the payment process is reliable and transparent, which makes the working relationship seamless. I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with the team and look forward to our continued partnership.”
Patrija J.Freelance Linguist · English - Samoan - Rated 5 out of 5
“I've been working with Paresh since 2002, I can never find a better business partner and a person, Wish to continue cooperation forever, Best of luck”
Ahmed IsmaielFreelance Translator · English - Arabic - Rated 5 out of 5
“Professional with a big heart. Absolutely outstanding and the best out there.”
Dexter D.Freelance translator · English <> Tagalog - Rated 5 out of 5
“A great experience. I really enjoy the collaboration and hope we can work together long-term.”
Jinan Taijia Translation Co., Ltd - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have really enjoyed working with Paresh and his team. The project briefs are clear, and communication is always professional and respectful. Any queries or issues are handled quickly and professionally. Semantics is one of the highest-paying translation companies in India, and payments have always been smooth and on time. I would happily recommend Semantics to other translators. It has been a pleasure working with them.”
Tejinder SoodanFreelance Translator · English > Punjabi - Rated 4 out of 5
“I have been working with Semantics since 2021. The Project Manager is very friendly and understanding. The company provides adequate time for translation and proofing ensuring quality service. Also, internal review and feedback before submitting to the client further ensures perfection in the task.”
Amar S.Freelance Translator · English - Nepali - Rated 4.5 out of 5
“My 14 years with Semantics have been a wonderful and memorable journey. I sincerely appreciate the trust, opportunities, and positive working relationships that have made this experience so meaningful and fulfilling.”
Giridhar GopalFreelance Translator · SeveralIndependent - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have been working with them for over 26 years by now and they are one of my oldest clients. I have the privilege of successfully accomplishing thousands of small and big projects concerning nearly all fields of life. They are professional and honest people.”
Rajan C.Freelance English><Hindi translator · English><Hindi - Rated 5 out of 5
“I have been associated with Semantics for long, and it has truly been a wonderful experience working with them. Their style of working, professional conduct, and approach to completing assignments are extremely impressive and commendable. Their commitment to completing work on time and making timely payments makes Semantics a truly unique and excellent place to work. In matters of professional work, personal relationships, and mutual communication, Mr. Paresh Agrawal is undoubtedly an extremely reliable, trustworthy, and warm-hearted person.”
Rajesh SrivastavaFreelance translator · English -Hindi - Rated 5 out of 5
“A very professional approach towards the work and translators. I have been working with Semantics Trans for the past 17 years. Semantics Trans is one of the rare companies where I feel respected as a professional translator and where timely delivery of work is truly valued. This gives me the motivation and enthusiasm to complete my assignments on time and to the best of my ability.”
Pradeep AnakkooduFreelance Translator · English > Malayalam - Rated 4.5 out of 5
“In today's globalized world, the role of translators has never been more crucial, and it's heartening to see organizations that truly respect and reward their contributions. The respect and rewards given to translators from Semantic Trans are unique.”
Bharat SoniFreelance translator · English<>GujaratiABSoni - Rated 5 out of 5
“A great company to work with, clear and solid instructions are provided. Sufficient time is allotted to finish projects/task. Any issues are handled quickly and satisfactorily. Payment is not any issue at all.”
Kaleem AnwarFreelance Translator · Enlish - Urdu “My freelance work for Semantics Trans has taught me many aspects of localization and beyond, such as online research, glossary development for both specific and large projects and general translation work. With Semantics, my proficiency as a translator improved significantly thanks to the diversity of the jobs I did. From safety instructions for industrial facilities and clinical trial materials to personal care product ads and environmental compliance reports, I have translated millions of words for Semantics, all for industry leaders. This company gave me an early introduction to Machine Translation Post Editing (MTPE), which is now the dominant approach to translation. Semantics has always trusted my expertise; it has been flexible and understanding, and has always paid promptly. It has helped me grow both personally and professionally. It's definitely one of the top agencies I've worked with.”
Diwakar R.Freelance translator · English > Tamil “It has been a very happy, very satisfying, and a highly rewarding journey throughout my >20 years of working with Semantics. I have always thoroughly enjoyed the jobs, and also a learnt lot, and continue to learn, from the diverse varieties of jobs. I am extremely grateful, and cherish, this association, and look forward to a continued association.”
RAN M.English<>Kannada, English>Japanese