Hi, I’m Ruth. I am Tinta Viva Translation.

I translate from French and Spanish into English.

My specialisms are Business and Marketing, Real Estate,
Urbanism, Sustainability and Social Science.

I’m based in Oxfordshire in the UK, but I work with clients all over the world.

I’ve been a professional translator for the last seven years

I launched Tinta Viva Translation in March 2016, after passing the CIoL Level 7 Diploma in Translation (ES-EN) in 2015. In January 2020, I went on to pass the Dip Trans again in my second language pair. I became a full qualified member of the ITI in 2020 and a Chartered Linguist in 2021.

Over the last seven years, I’ve worked with a wide variety of texts, from academic papers to marketing brochures to business reports, and become familiar with every style guide under the sun, working mainly with Trados Studio and MemoQ.

Years of Experience

Successful Projects

Happy Clients

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Repeat Business

Years of Experience

Successful Projects

Happy Clients

%

Repeat Business

I love working with direct clients and agencies who share my approach and values.

  • Meaningful work, done well
  • Fluid, effective and idiomatic writing
  • Focus on impact: faithful rather than literal
  • Close collaboration and personal communication

I love working with direct clients and agencies who share my approach and values.

  • Meaningful work, done well
  • Fluid, effective and idiomatic writing
  • Focus on impact: faithful rather than literal
  • Close collaboration and personal communication

I have strong qualifications in my specialist fields.

I graduated from The University of Cambridge with a first-class BA in Geography, and hold two Master’s degrees, each one of my specialist subjects: Environment and Development, and City Planning. To keep my knowledge up to date, I aim to complete at least 60 hours of CPD each year.

Qualifications

  • IoLET Level 7 Diploma in Translation (ES-EN)
  • IoLET Level 7 Diploma in Translation (FR-EN)
  • BA Geography (First Class), University of Cambridge
  • MPhil Environment, Society and Development (Merit), University of Cambridge
  • MSc City Planning and Regeneration (Merit), University of Cambridge
  • DELE Superior C2

Professional Memberships

  • Chartered Linguist (CL)
  • Qualified Member of Chartered Institute of Linguists (MCIoL)
  • Qualified Member of Institute of Translation and Interpreting (MITI)
  • Member of Mediterranean Editors and Translators (MET)

CPD and Training

  • Minimum of 60 hours per calendar year
  • Annual plan covers specialist knowledge, source language maintenance and core translation and editing skills
  • Full record available on request

About me

Ruth Grant

Ruth Grant

Translator

French and Spanish to English (all varieties)

Growing up, I loved languages and writing but also wanted to be a professional eco warrior. After graduating from the University of Cambridge with a first-class BA in Geography and an MPhil in Environment and Development, I came to realise that a) this is quite a niche job and b) I didn’t really want a job, anyway. I wanted to think for myself, choose my own projects and get really good at a few select skills. I never stopped studying languages, but I worked in social research, gained another Master’s degree in urban planning and managed fundraising campaigns for an Oxford college before finally deciding that it had to be words, after all.

I launched Tinta Viva Translation in early 2016,  pursuing the love of ideas and language that had always been fizzing away in the background. As a translator, I get to write every day, dive into topics I’m passionate about and let my inner pedant roam free. Sublime.

I live in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, but my favourite cities are Granada, Paris and NYC. I like wild places, thick novels, good coffee and tiny houses, and I’m an idealist at heart.

Other things I love

Stock photo of baking bowl containing flour and eggs, being stirred with a wooden spoon.
Stock image of mountain bike in forest.
Stock photo of red panda in a tree, representing wildlife and nature.
Stock photo of a rustic wooden cabin in an autumnal wood.
Stock photo of woman doing yoga pose outdoors.
Stock image of piano keys.
Stock photo of black coffee in a white cup and saucer resting on a wooden table.
Stock image of white typewriter on white fluffy rug, representing writing.
Stock image of headphones, representing music.
Stock photo of autumn leaves against a bright blue sky.
Stock photo of modern architecture.
Stock photo of hands holding an open book.

What I do, and don’t

My job is to produce a piece of quality writing that is faithful to the original AND effective in its new form. I believe that good translation can add tremendous value for our clients, their organisations and their audiences, and to me, that means giving each piece of work the best of my human knowledge, experience and imagination.  So I don’t work with MT, and I don’t routinely accept projects involving MPTE. Other than that, I will always do my best to accomodate your needs, and I’m happy to tailor my approach to get you the very best result.

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Thank you for your clear, precise, smooth-flowing translations. We appreciate your dedication and professionalism even when deadlines are short.   Tilly Gaillard Translation Officer | FIDH
Ruth translated one of our educational program guides and she was timely, professional and did an excellent job. She was organized and has great attention to detail. I would highly recommend her to anyone!   Emily Turner Country Manager | Education for Sharing
Thank you for your generous support toward Equity for Children. The quality of your work is outstanding. You have been responsive within minutes of a request and always delivered on time. Alberto Minujin Executive Director | Equity for Children
Ruth is a very professional and responsive linguist. She delivered a high-quality document, in full compliance with the agreed deadline. I would highly recommend her!   Project Manager | Agency Client
Ms. Grant delivered an excellent translation of our Case Study. She completed her task ahead of schedule, and  was very communicative, not only in the coordination of her assignment, but also in regards to her work.   María Gabriela Caram Programme Assistant | Equator Initiative
The work done by Ruth Grant has been of incredible value to me and my team at Cineuropa.org. Her in-depth knowledge of both Spanish and English shines through in her accurate, thorough translations, which we barely even had to proof-read before publishing them on our website. Whatever pace we expect her to adapt to, she is able to deliver great results.   David Gonzáles Editorial Coordinator | Cineuropa
Ruth has worked with us as a true professional, responding quickly and graciously to translation requests, always returning a beautiful product on time (even early!), and taking the care necessary to make sure it meets our expectations.   Beth Inabinett Global Venture and Fellowship Team | Ashoka
Thank you so much for your personal input, for your attention to the details, for you professionalism and for delivering this project on time! I highly appreciate it.   Project Manager | Agency Client
Ruth was a pleasure to work with. She was provided an exceptionally detailed and researched translation. She worked very quickly and was highly responsive via email.   Annie Virnig Strategic Advisor on Science and Policy | UNDP Equator Initiative