Mirta Cimmino – Translator

I am a freelance translator and editor specializing in books, comics, and video games. I translate from English, French, and Spanish into Italian.

I have been working in this field since 2011 and hold a PhD in Comparative Literature (2013–2017) as well as a Master’s Degree in Screen Translation (subtitling, dubbing, and localization, 2017–2019).

Between 2017 and 2019, I worked as a translator and editor at a publishing house, followed by a brief experience as a localization tester at EA in Madrid (2019). These in-house roles were key to enhancing my teamwork abilities and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the production processes that bring books and video games to life—from initial drafts to final publication.

Since 2019, I have been a full-time freelance translator and editor, collaborating with various publishing houses and localization agencies. I am eclectic, and I like dealing with different genres.

What makes me good at it? CREATE!

- Creativity: I strive for originality and I love playing with puns and rhymes!

- Research: I don't take anything for granted and always verify sources and facts.

- Empathy: I try to connect with the source text and choose the best style and tone for the translation.

- Accuracy: I always double-check my translations for typos and inconsistencies.

- Timing: I am good at time management and meeting deadlines.

- Extra mile: I love my job, so I am happy to do the extra mile to provide the best translation I can!

In 2026 my translation of the book "Non si dice Sayonara" by Antonio Carmona (Emons) won the prestigious Strega Ragazzi Award in the Debut Book category.