I'm Amaya, specialized translator from English and Spanish into French
Specialized in medical and biosanitary translation, I also carefully translate a wide variety of content, paying attention to every word. Thanks to my life between France and Spain, I bring a deep understanding of both cultures to my translations. My passion for English and Spanish has always been with me: I take pleasure in delivering messages with accuracy, naturalness… and a real human sensitivity. Based in Zaragoza, Spain, I work remotely with customers from all over the world.
Medical translator
About me
Languages have always been at the heart of my story. Even before I turned to translation, it was the French language that fascinated me, so much so that I went on to complete a degree in language sciences, where I discovered the richness of linguistics. I then explored French from another angle with a Master’s degree in FLE, out of love for its transmission. English, Spanish, Latin, ancient Greek, Korean… learning languages has always been part of my daily life, like a game and a quest for meaning. Today, I share this linguistic passion on my @amayatranslations networks, between vocabulary curiosities, grammatical reflections and cross-language looks.
My specialization in medical translation came just as naturally. I’ve long been drawn to the sciences, and particularly to healthcare, and I’m constantly learning more about this vast and constantly evolving universe. I’m particularly interested in women’s health, psychology and pharmaceuticals, all of which require rigor, terminological precision and regular updating. For me, translating well also means understanding, remaining curious and immersing myself in the challenges of each text.
This is what I explored in my Master’s thesis: between reformulation, professional responsibility and collaboration with experts in the field, I highlighted the demands and humanity required by medical translation.
It’s this demand and sensitivity that I bring to every assignment.
Qualifications
2015 – 2017: French Baccalauréat in Literature, with a specialization in Advanced English and English Literature
Lycée Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France.
2017 – 2020: Bachelor’s Degree in Language SciencesUniversité Clermont Auvergne (Clermont-Ferrand, France). A multidisciplinary program focused on linguistics, phonetics, and language didactics.
2021 – 2022: Master’s Degree in Didactics and Management of French as a Foreign/Second Language in Multilingual Contexts (with Merit)University of the French Antilles. Advanced training in teaching French as a foreign language and managing multilingual environments.
2024 – 2025: Master’s Degree in Specialized Translation – Medical and Biosanitary Translation (with Distinction)Universidad a Distancia de Madrid (UDIMA), in partnership with the Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción (ISTRAD) in Seville. Professional specialization in medical and biosanitary translation.
Languages
French
Native speaker
EnglishAdvanced
SpanishAdvanced
I translate exclusively into my native language, in line with professional best practices, to ensure that every text sounds fluent and natural.Experience
2025 – Present (Amaya Translations)
Lancement officiel de mon activité professionnelle en traduction spécialisée, avec une attention particulière portée aux domaines médical et général. Je travaille à distance pour des clients variés, en garantissant qualité, précision et respect des délais.
2024 – Present (MyHeritage)Volunteer translator for the MyHeritage website. Involved in the translation, localization, and adaptation of content from English into French.
My additional courses
Licenses and certifications
Accouchement : l’affaire de toutes et de tous
CNSF - Collège National des Sages-Femmes de France - March 2025
Online course on childbirth, covering physiological and psychological aspects, shared decision-making, pain management options, and current best practices. Strengthened my understanding of key concepts for medical translation.
Inteligencia artificial para la búsqueda de documentación en traducción
ISTRAD - Instituto Superior de Estudios Lingüísticos y Traducción - January 2025
Training course on the use of artificial intelligence for documentation research in translation, focusing on generative AI tools and best practices for information sourcing.
