English to Arabic translation

English to Arabic translation is one of the most requested language combinations: Arabic has around 315.4M speakers and is official in Afghanistan, Algeria and Bahrain.

Arabic is right-to-left, has dual number and gendered verb forms, and Modern Standard Arabic differs from spoken dialects. Layouts must be mirrored.

Indicative freelance rates for middle eastern & turkic languages run from about $0.09 to $0.18 per word for general commercial work; specialised, certified and urgent jobs cost more, and literary translation is usually paid per 1,000 words.

In the US, 1,422,969 people speak Arabic at home and 485,777 speak English less than "very well", which drives steady demand for Arabic–English translation and interpreting in healthcare, legal and public services.

Indicative rates

Per-word band for general commercial work in the middle eastern & turkic group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.

Tips for English → Arabic projects

• Arabic is written right to left: layouts, numbers, punctuation and mixed-direction text must be tested by a native speaker.
• Allow 20–30% extra space for the Arabic text in designs, subtitles and printed books.
• Arabic is official in 25 countries — specify the target market (Afghanistan, Algeria and Bahrain…) so vocabulary and conventions match.
• Send reference material and a glossary of brand or series terms; it saves revision rounds and money.