English to Croatian translation
English to Croatian translation is a specialised combination: Croatian has around 7M speakers and is official in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.
Croatian uses Latin script with diacritics (č, ć, đ, š, ž) and differs from Serbian and Bosnian in vocabulary and spelling.
Indicative freelance rates for central & eastern european languages run from about $0.07 to $0.15 per word for general commercial work; specialised, certified and urgent jobs cost more, and literary translation is usually paid per 1,000 words.
Indicative rates
Per-word band for general commercial work in the central & eastern european group. Real quotes depend on subject, volume, deadline and experience.
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Open calculator →Tips for English → Croatian projects
- Allow 10–25% extra space for the Croatian text in designs, subtitles and printed books.
- Croatian is official in 2 countries — specify the target market (Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia…) so vocabulary and conventions match.
- Send reference material and a glossary of brand or series terms; it saves revision rounds and money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does English to Croatian translation cost?
Typical freelance rates are about $0.07–$0.15 per word, depending on subject, deadline and the translator's experience.
How long does it take to translate English to Croatian?
A professional translator typically produces 2,000–3,000 words a day, plus time for revision by a second linguist.
Is Croatian longer than English?
Usually yes: text typically changes by +10% to +25% when translated from English into Croatian.