A Kriolu Translate interpreter at work in the headquarters

Reception · Welcome

Giving meaning
to words.
Dando às palavras
um significado.
Ta da palavras
signifikadu.

You've arrived at the headquarters of Cape Verdean Kriolu — language services for the rooms where words carry weight.

Trusted inside the rooms that matter

  • Hospitals
  • Governments
  • NGOs
  • Immigration
  • Legal
  • International Organizations
A clinician on a telehealth call, holding a medication for a remote patient

Registry 01 — Medical Translation

Where a diagnosis must
survive translation.

In a consultation room, precision is not a preference — it is care. We interpret between clinician and patient in real time, and translate the documents that carry the visit home.

  • Doctor–patient interpretation
  • Hospital discharge papers
  • Clinical trial & informed consent
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Interpreter wearing a headset during a live video interpretation session

Registry 02 — Interpreter Room

A voice in the room,
on call.

Live interpretation by video or voice, scheduled or on short notice. Our interpreters step into the conversation and let it flow in both directions — naturally, without typing.

  • Live video interpretation
  • Voice input & output
  • Island dialects on request
A diverse business team reviewing work together in a modern office

Registry 04 — Business & International

For organizations
that cross borders.

Contracts, communications, and programme materials for the businesses, NGOs, and international organizations working with Kriolu-speaking communities across the diaspora.

  • Corporate & contract translation
  • NGO & programme materials
  • Ongoing institutional partnerships
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A Cape Verde shoreline with a signpost reading Nós Língua, Nós Cultura, Nós Identidade, Nós Kriolu

The islands we carry

Registry 05 — The Process

The path a single
word travels.

  1. Inquiry

    You tell us what you need and by when.

  2. Assignment

    We match a specialist in the right field and dialect.

  3. Translation

    The work is done by a human who knows the subject.

  4. Quality Assurance

    A second linguist reviews every line for meaning.

  5. Delivery

    You receive it on time, in the format you asked for.

Registry 06 — Language Library

Kriolu is not
one voice.

Each island speaks its own variant. Choose the one your audience actually uses, and hear how a single greeting changes as you travel across the archipelago.

Sotavento · Leeward “Modi ki bu sta?” — “How are you?”

Registry 07 — Executive Office

Born between the islands
and the diaspora.

At Kriolu Translate, we believe that language is more than words — it's culture, identity, and human connection. Our mission is to bridge communication gaps by providing accurate, culturally sensitive translation and interpretation services that preserve meaning, context, and intent.

We proudly support individuals, healthcare providers, businesses, legal professionals, government institutions, NGOs, and international organizations with high-quality Cape Verdean Kriolu language solutions. Every project is handled with professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to excellence — so our clients can communicate with confidence across languages and cultures.

Kriolu Translate was founded by Nicolle Andrade, a Communication graduate from the University of Cape Verde, whose passion for language and intercultural communication inspired a service dedicated to elevating Cape Verdean Kriolu on the global stage. Her vision continues to guide the company in delivering trusted language services that connect people, strengthen communities, and preserve the richness of Cape Verdean linguistic heritage.

Today, Kriolu Translate is building a future where language is never a barrier but a bridge — helping people, organizations, and institutions communicate clearly, confidently, and without losing the meaning that matters most.

Travel with us to Cape Verde

Registry 08 — Contact Lounge

Tell us what you need
translated.

Describe your document or appointment and we'll reply with a clear, no-obligation quote — usually within one business day.

Or write to us directly
kriolutranslate@gmail.com

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Work With Us

Speak Kriolu and English or Portuguese with confidence? Send your resume — we work with professionals across the islands and the diaspora, remotely.