Fernando
Campos Leza
My name is Fernando Campos Leza. I am a professional translator and editor with over 20 years’ experience.
My services
Professional translator and editor
I facilitate communication into Spanish for United Nations agencies (FAO, IFAD, PAHO, WFP, WHO, etc.) and other international organizations (IDB, IMF, etc.), government institutions and non-governmental organizations (Climate Advisers, Greenpeace, WWF, etc.).
Translation
During my career, I have had the opportunity to translate specialized documents across a wide range of fields: reports on economic and public health issues, national policy, agriculture and climate change, as well as press releases and speeches.
Editing & Proofreading
I also offer editing and proofreading services. I have worked on numerous publications, both in original Spanish and in translation, covering topics from public health to development. I am familiar with the best Spanish-language specialized resources and am skilled at producing clear, polished texts.
Teaching
I have taught many courses on productivity-enhancing tools for translators, both in person and online, for associations such as Asetrad and Tremédica. I have also delivered workshops on translation technology tools for international organizations.
Writing
As someone who enjoys sharing knowledge, I have published articles on resources for translators in specialized publications, such as La Linterna del Traductor and Panace@.
About me: Fernando Campos Leza
I have been a full-time professional translator since 2004
My passion for discovering new places has led me to live in various countries (United Kingdom, Germany, France and Brazil), where I immersed myself in what are now my working languages, and their respective cultures.
My academic training (degrees in philosophy, from the University of the Basque Country, and in translation, from the Higher School of Interpreting and Translation (ESIT), in Paris) helped me to hone my critical thinking skills and to develop the reflexes of a translator.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Some clients have kindly shared feedback on my work
I’ve worked with Fernando on several translations from English to Spanish of technical environmental publications. He is professional, thorough and super discerning. He takes the time to learn the specifics and nuance, consults appropriate sources, and provides generous revisions. I’m excited to work with him again in the future!
Ryan Zlatanova, WWF, Washington (2025)
Fernando is one of the best translators I’ve ever worked with. He is one of those professionals you trust fully. I highly recommend without any qualms.
Santiago Falluh Varella, UNICEF, Brasil (2017)
I have worked with Fernando on several English to Spanish translations. He has an incredibly broad knowledge of topics related to multilateral development banks, and I am sure many others, and always provides professional and timely work. I recommend him with the highest confidence and praise.
Sarah Schineller, BID, Washington (2017)
Fernando has worked for the Convention Secretariat, WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, for several years. His work has always been of outstanding quality, always delivered on or ahead of time, and his attitude always helpful and positive. It has been a great pleasure for us to work with him and I would recommend him unreservedly.
Leo Vita-Finzi, Convenio Marco de la OMS para el Control del Tabaco, Ginebra (2015)
Fernando is an outstanding professional, very committed with quality and timely delivery. He is a reference in translation services in Brasilia. At UNFPA we are very pleased with the results of his services.
Ulisses Lacava Bigaton, UNFPA, Brasil (2014)
Tive uma excelente experiência de trabalho com o tradutor Fernando Campos Leza, por um período de cinco anos. A demanda de tradução do Departamento de DST, Aids e Hepatites Virais, do Ministério da Saúde, voltada para as áreas científica, jornalística e de direitos humanos, exige muita disponibilidade, agilidade, atenção com prazos e rigor técnico, o que Fernando cumpriu cabalmente. Além disso, trata-se de um profissional de atitude transparente e que preza a troca de conhecimento, acrescentando uma dimensão mais rica ao trabalho conjunto.
Angela Gasperin Martinazzo, Ministerio de Salud de Brasil (2014)
