What sets Valdes Language Services apart from other San Diego translation companies? We’re glad you asked.
We are a San Diego translation and interpretation company: local linguists, local projects, and a team that knows the region and its communities. Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL) and more than 30 languages.
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LOCAL WORK
San Diego based translation and interpretation projects
Valdes Language Services, LLC is proud of our impact and involvement in the local community. Here are some of our past projects:
- In person interpretation for a UC San Diego conference, accommodating more than 300 participants with high quality equipment, including soundproof booths and headsets.
- Interpretation for the San Diego Tourism Authority and the Port of San Diego Portside Academy, and translation of San Diego Tourism Authority press releases.
- French interpretation for the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
- Spanish website and marketing translation for MANA de North County.
- Interpretation of craft demonstrations at a large event hosted by the San Diego Craft Collective.
- Interpretation and document translation for local nonprofits such as San Diego Community Power and Cultura Media.
See more of our hospitality and conference work in tourism and hospitality, and read what our clients say.
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WHY LOCAL
Why work with a local translation company
On site when you need us
In person interpreters for meetings, conferences, trainings and appointments across San Diego, with our own interpretation equipment, set up and collected by our team.
We know San Diego’s languages
We are rooted in the San Diego and Tijuana border region. We help you choose the right Spanish for your audience, including Latin American and U.S. Spanish, and we cover ASL and more than 30 other languages.
Proven with local organizations
The San Diego Tourism Authority, the Port of San Diego, UC San Diego and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego have trusted us with their events and communications.
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AREAS WE SERVE
Areas we serve
We provide in person translation and interpretation services across San Diego County, including North County, and in the wider Southern California region.
For conferences and events, our interpreters also travel: our work has taken us to Laguna Beach, Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York City and Mexico City. Remote interpretation and document translation are available wherever you are.
RECOGNITION
Our recognition in local media and awards
Our contributions to the local community did not go unnoticed! We were frequently invited to local media and had the honor to speak with TV, radio and magazine hosts, and to be featured by CBS, KSDY, Telemundo, San Diego Business Journal and San Diego Magazine.
Our founder, Laura, enjoyed every media opportunity to talk about the importance of having conversations and sharing stories across audiences that do not speak the same language. The very goal of Valdes Language Services, LLC is to bridge the language gap in the United States, guided by the core values of community, inclusion, integrity and empathy.
Some of our local awards and recognitions include being a finalist for the 2025 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards for Ethics, a winner for the 2024 NLBWA Community Minded Latina award, a finalist for the 2024 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards, a finalist for the 2024 San Diego Magazine Celebrating Women Trade & Craft category, and a finalist for the 2024 Latino Leaders of Influence by San Diego Business Journal and San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The certifications we hold are the Pacific Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council NMSDC MBE certification, Supplier Clearinghouse Minority Business Enterprise certification, Supplier Clearinghouse Women Business Enterprise certification, and California Department of General Services Small Business (Micro) certification.
COMMUNITY
Giving back to the San Diego community
Language is more than just communication. It’s access, opportunity and empowerment. That’s why we believe in giving back to the local community as well.
Laura has been a volunteer panelist for numerous San Diego events such as “Inclusive Impact: Global Diversity in Entrepreneurship”, sharing entrepreneurial knowledge and experiences.
Valdes Language Services, LLC is proud to support Cultura Media and the TransFronterizo Institute through a scholarship fund for students and discounted translation services. Our giveback initiatives reflect our mission: to break language barriers and create lasting impact for the communities we serve. Read our story.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Who do you serve?
We work with businesses, nonprofits, community based 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.
Let’s discuss your needs
Tell us about your project, languages and dates. Our San Diego team will recommend the right approach and send you a clear quote.
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