Translation and Interpretation Services in San Diego

Professional translation services in San Diego, plus interpretation and interpretation equipment rental. Spanish, ASL and more than 30 languages for organizations, events and businesses.

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CERTIFICATIONS

Rated Excellent on Google from 24 reviews · Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprise · 2025 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics finalist

OUR SERVICES

Translation, interpretation and equipment from one local team

Every project starts with a conversation. New clients receive up to one hour of free consultation, so we can recommend the right service, language approach and timeline before you commit.

Written

Translation

Accurate, localized translation by native speakers for documents, websites, marketing, books and public materials. We also review and proofread translations made by other providers or by AI.

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Spoken and signed

Interpretation, in person and remote

Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for conferences, meetings, trainings and appointments, on site in San Diego or remote on Zoom, Teams and Webex. Spoken languages and American Sign Language (ASL).

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Equipment rental

Interpretation equipment rental

Wireless receivers and headphones, interpreter transmitters and microphones, and full booth setup for events with 300+ participants. Save when you book equipment together with our interpreters.

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Languages we cover: Spanish, ASL and 30+ more

Spanish (Latin American and U.S.), American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Haitian Creole, Somali, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Dari, Amharic, Burmese, Hindi, Hmong and more. Our linguists are native speakers of the language they translate or interpret into.

OUR CLIENTS

Who we work with

Language access for organizations that serve diverse communities.

Food justice, climate justice, gender equality, sustainability, unions

Business development and leadership trainings

Nonprofits and community organizations

Media, marketing and public relations

Healthcare, mental health, wellness

Legal, immigration, education and financial institutions

Regional agencies and organizations

Tourism, hospitality and transportation

FEATURED PROJECT

Interpretation for a 300+ participant conference at UC San Diego

Simultaneous interpretation booth at a UC San Diego conference, with Laura Valdés interpreting for a large audience

We provided in person interpretation for a UC San Diego conference, accommodating more than 300 participants with high quality equipment, including soundproof booths and headsets.

Our work also includes interpretation for the San Diego Tourism Authority and the Port of San Diego Portside Academy, French interpretation for the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and on site interpretation for destination management companies at conferences from Laguna Beach to Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York City and Mexico City.

See our case studies · More San Diego projects

HOW IT WORKS

From first call to final delivery

Step 1

Free consultation

Tell us about your audience, languages, timeline and format. New clients receive up to one hour of free consultation.

Step 2

A clear quote

We recommend the right approach and quote it based on your language pair, scope, timeline and any equipment you need.

Step 3

Your language team

We match your project with qualified native speaking linguists and share your materials, glossaries and agenda with them.

Step 4

Delivered with care

Translations are proofread, double checked and include one free revision. At events, interpreters arrive early to set up equipment and test the sound.

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

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   Megan Ritter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura and her team are wonderful to work with! Laura is responsive and her onsite staff are professional and accountable.
  
 
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   Michael Figorito 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Valdes Language Services, LLC for Arabic interpretation for a recent training course. Laura was very helpful and was able to provide us with an interpreter on short notice. The interpreter, Ayad, was excellent and the course was a huge success. I highly recommend their services.
  
 
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   victor mercado 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have the best experience with Laura. Very profecional and attending my work fast and efficient. Thank you so mucho. I recommend 100 %.
  
 
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   Jonathan Sierra Puertas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are very grateful to Laura and the entire VLanguage Services team for their excellent work. From the beginning, they were highly collaborative, responsive, and professional, always willing to accommodate our needs and ensure the quality of their services.

We also received very positive feedback from the participants who used the interpretation services. They especially appreciated the clarity of the language used and how easy it was to understand the information being presented.

Without a doubt, if you are looking for a reliable, professional, and committed company that provides high-quality interpretation services, we highly recommend Laura and the VLanguage Services team. It was truly a pleasure working with them.
  
 
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   Margarita Holguin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The interpreters are great! Very professional, effective and friendly.  Highly recommend the service.
  
 
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   Sprague Dawley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura is so sweet and she goes above and beyond! She truly cares about people and tries to help them in every way she can think of. She has great command of Spanish and English language so that things aren't lost in context. She's so thoughtful and I highly recommend going to her! You will not be disappointed. So grateful for her positivity and support and kind presence! <3
  
 
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   Elsa Sevilla 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Valdes Language Services, LLC was professional, accurate, and punctual. Laura was quick, thorough and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her services. Thank you.
  
 
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   jack gieffels 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura and her team did a great job at our company event.  Thank you very much and look forward to our next event.
  
 
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   John Williams 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura was incredible and I don't use that phrase liberally.  She had less than 24 hours to support us with two in person interpreters with specific knowledge.  Without skipping a beat, and with complete professionalism and confidence she got it done.  She was even on site for the opening to make sure it went smoothly.  Made us look like rock stars!
  
 
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   Maya Srikrishnan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Valdes Language Services handled translation for an event my nonprofit hosted on immigration issues. They were incredibly generous and professional. I couldn't recommend them enough!
  
 
  
  
 
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Laura provided excellent service for our website and marketing assets in Spanish, helping us develop meaningful connections with the community. Her dedication to advancing her business and serving the San Diego community is truly commendable.

Adri Brunner

VP, MANA de North County

Laura is an efficient and accurate translator. She provided professional and high quality services as a simultaneous interpreter and as a translator of documents in an international development event and program.

Manuela Pinilla Rodriguez

Country Director for Build Change

Valdes Language Services was very reliable and professional. We used them for a big craft event we hosted where they translated a variety of craft demonstrations. They did a great job! We would work with them again.

Steffanie D.

San Diego Craft Collective

Why San Diego organizations choose Valdes

Community

Our goal is to bridge the language gap in the United States, guided by the core values of community, inclusion, integrity and empathy.

We partner with organizations that share our passion for making sure people with limited English proficiency have access to the same services and resources as native English speakers. See our San Diego work.

Language

As a small agency, we put care into every detail. Our human linguists are native speakers of the target language, so your message reads and sounds as if it were created in that language.

With more than 16 years of experience, we have helped hundreds of happy clients with interpretation and translation around the world.

Recognition

Woman owned and certified as a Minority and Women Business Enterprise. 2025 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics finalist and 2024 National Latina Business Women Association winner.

We donate part of our profits to local nonprofits that advance education and human rights. Read our story.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Valdes Language Services provide?

We provide professional written translation, translation review, proofreading and quality assurance, spoken language interpretation, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, remote and on site interpreting, and interpretation equipment rental. We support meetings, conferences, trainings, appointments, outreach campaigns, documents and multilingual communications.

What is the difference between translation and interpretation?

Translation is the written conversion of content from one language to another while keeping its meaning, tone, style and context. Interpretation is the real time rendering of spoken or signed communication between languages. For example, a bilingual brochure needs translation, while a live meeting with Spanish speaking participants may need an interpreter.

Which languages do you offer?

We work in more than 30 languages, including Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Haitian Creole, Somali, Italian, French, Japanese, Dari, Farsi, Burmese, Amharic, Tagalog, Hindi, Hmong, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian and more.

Do you offer a free consultation?

Yes. New clients receive up to one hour of complimentary consultation. It helps us understand your audience, language pair, service needs, event format, document type, timeline, accessibility requirements and goals before we recommend an approach.

Who do you serve?

We work with businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, government and regional agencies, healthcare and wellness providers, legal and immigration professionals, schools and educational institutions, media and public relations teams, financial institutions, transportation organizations, hospitality and tourism partners, and mission driven organizations.

Do you offer in person interpreters in San Diego?

Yes. Valdes Language Services is based in San Diego and provides in person interpretation for local meetings, conferences, trainings, events, appointments and stakeholder engagements. Remote and hybrid interpretation let you extend language access beyond a single location.

How do I request a quote or book a service?

Call us at (619) 860-6642, email hello@vlanguageservices.com, or complete our interpretation or translation request form. Include your service, languages, deadline or event date, location or platform, document or agenda details, participant count and any equipment needs.

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Prefer to talk? Call (619) 860-6642 or email hello@vlanguageservices.com.