Filipe Faria

Filipe Faria – Translator

Jack of all trades specialized in fantasy. 17 years experience with high-profile clients; difficult words to translate still make me giddy.

Overview

Translated books for one of the Big Three publishing houses in Portugal and graphic novels for all major comic book publishers (DC, Marvel, Image).

I am a stickler for detail and passionate about accurately transcreating whole worlds from one language to the other. Whether it's contemporary angst in Mamet speak within the confines of four walls or a fantasy universe brimming with archaic terms, I'll be happy to help share your creations in other markets.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Comics Non-Fiction History
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Epic Fantasy Gaming & LitRPG Historical Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English to Portuguese German to English Portuguese to English
Awards
  • Branquinho da Fonseca Literary Award (2001)
  • Matilde Rosa Araújo Literary Award (2003)
Certifications
  • Abitur
  • Taught the creative writing workshop "Práticas de Escrita" (2022) at the Lisbon School of Arts and Humanities

Work experience

Glossarium - Traduções e Serviços de Informática

Aug, 2015 — Present
Translating synopses and marketing content for a leading streaming service.

G.Floy

Jan, 2015 — Present
Editor, translator and proofreader of graphic novels.

Levoir

Jan, 2013 — Present
Translating and proofreading comics.

Editorial Presença

Sep, 2005 — Present
Translating fiction and non-fiction books.

Portfolio

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Monsters

Windsor-Smith, Barry

Book Translation
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Superman: For Tomorrow

Azzarello, Brian

Book Translation
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Airborn

Oppel, Kenneth

Book Translation
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Book Translation

Filipe has 2 reviews

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RJ K.

RJ K.

Mar, 2025

Filipe did an amazing job translating my middle-grade children's book very quickly and was in contact with me throughout, with queries to ensure he was on the right track. I'd definitely work with him again.
Fabio B.

Fabio B.

Nov, 2024

I would like to express my deep gratitude for the outstanding work you’ve done, Filipe. Your constant availability and impeccable timing were crucial for the progress of this project. The suggestions you offered, even the unsolicited ones, demonstrated a profound understanding of the narrative an...
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