The Translator & Editor
Originally from the Caribbean island of Dominican Republic, I'm a translator, editor, interpreter, writer, and artist in tree-filled New Hampshire, USA.
The Attitude I Bring to Each Project
I came to the United States from the Dominican Republic at age four in 1995. Shy, different, and with only a few close friends, I gravitated toward journaling, a solitary activity, after learning what it was in school.
I enjoyed the weight and dimensions of journals and books. The stories I loved as I got older, such as Catch-22 and The Extra Man, were coyly funny, the type where if you weren't tuned in, you might miss the joke. To this day, I love language and words.
I love being Latin American too. Having immigrated to the United States so young motivated me to keep my culture strong and alive within me, and language—written and spoken—is a huge part of that. When communicating between my two worlds, even when no perfect translation exists, a translation must be made.
That's where the translation magic happens.
It's true that things can get "lost in translation"—that's the beauty of different languages and cultures (and why translation apps don't cut it)—but it's my job, and pastime, to preserve the essence of the message. I have fun finding the best phrases in both languages.
About Lauren Inés / Text
Established in 2026, Lauren Ines / Text is my way of taking my skills in a fresh new direction after 16 years. Using my background in medical interpretation and translation and primarily fiction editing, I'm putting my Spanish-English skills to use beyond the solely medical, while taking my editorial experience away from the fantastical to the more grounded and people-focused, via primarily business and industry editorial services.
Testimonial
I love working with you, Lauren! You are so responsive and compassionate and you have your business boundaries in place, not to mention your given expertise. A combination that is rare and to be treasured.
—Dorah Blume, USA, Writer
Testimonial
You did a fantastic job! I loved how you added comments and gave reasons to a lot of your changes. I appreciate everything you did for me; I turned my personal statement in confidently. I'm already recommending your service to family and friends. And in the future when I need anything else to be edited, I'll be sure to come to you! Thank you!
—Megan Roake, Student, USA
Check Out My Services
» Translation from Spanish to English and vice versa
» Copyediting and proofreading