Carla B. Estruch

Carla B. Estruch – Translator

I'm a Spanish translator with 7 years of experience and more than 40 books translated, mostly fantasy, science fiction and horror.

Overview

The best thing I can say about myself is that I love my job. I love stories, reading them and translating them. Over the years, I have translated some of my favorite books into Spanish for the traditional market, and now I search to expand my prospects and discover new voices and stories.


I have translated YA and adult books, mostly fantasy and science fiction, by authors like Nnedi Okorafor, Zen Cho, Becky Chambers, and Ava Reid. Nowadays I am translating more contemporary fiction, memoirs and horror. I have also translated more than 50 short stories from all around the world.


I really enjoy discovering new perspectives and, as a queer person, I am interested in LGBTQIA+ narratives, both for young and adult readers. I have translated books by trans authors such as Neon Yang, Elliot Page, and Akwaeke Emezi. I am well versed in nonbinaries narratives and language, having translated more than 10 books with nonbinary characters.


Two of my translations have been finalists of the Matilde Horne Award for the Best Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror Translation in Spanish. I am really proud of how my work is received both in the book community and the translation world.


I have two cats, a dog, and more books than I can count. I love coffee, the winter in the Mediterranean and dragons. This year I started taking art lessons and currently I am trying different techniques to see which is the one I love the most.


If you are looking for a versatile translator specialized in queer fantasy, science fiction and non-fiction, drop me a line!

Services
Fiction
African American Fiction Epic Fantasy LGBTQ Fiction Romantic Fantasy Short Story Space Opera Young Adult Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Languages
English to Spanish
Certifications
  • BA in Translation (University of Valencia)
  • MA in Literary Translation (University of Málaga)
  • MA in Audiovisual Translation (University of Cádiz)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2017 — Present

I have been translating fiction and non-fiction since 2017, mainly science fiction, fantasy and LGBT narratives.

Portfolio

Él/Ella/Elle (Spanish Edition)

Bailar, Schuyler

Tendencias

Book Translation
Book Translation
Monje y robot

Chambers, Becky

Book Translation
Book Translation
La noche de los insomnes

RIO, M.L.

Umbriel

Hiddensee (Alethé) (Spanish Edition)

Maguire, Gregory

La Esfera de los Libros

Book Translation
Book Translation
Book Translation
Space Opera

Valente, Catherynne M.

Universo Alternativo

Book Translation
Book Translation
Book Translation
Quien teme a la muerte

Okorafor, Nnedi

Crononauta

Book Translation
Mascota

Emezi, Akwaeke

Crononauta

Book Translation
Book Translation
Book Translation
Book Translation
Book Translation
Book Translation
Book Translation
Binti

Okorafor, Nnedi

Book Translation

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