Bolingo Consult is your trsuted partner for interpretation and translation services in Angola.

Angola’s linguistic landscape is rich and diverse, reflecting its history and cultural tapestry. Portuguese, the official language, coexists with numerous indigenous languages, each playing a vital role in the daily lives of Angolans.

Portuguese: Introduced during the colonial era, Portuguese remains the language of government, education, and business. It is spoken by a majority of the population, especially in urban areas.

Indigenous Languages

• Bantu Languages: The majority of Angola’s indigenous languages belong to the Bantu family. These languages are spoken by various ethnic groups across the country and are crucial for preserving cultural identity and heritage.
  • Umbundu: The most widely spoken indigenous language, primarily in the central and southern regions.
  • Kimbundu: Spoken predominantly in the north, particularly in and around Luanda, the capital.
  • Kikongo: Spoken in the northwest, with historical significance as the language of the Kongo Kingdom.
  • Chokwe: Spoken in the east, with connections to languages in neighboring countries.
  • Ovambo: Spoken in the south, with variations across different Ovambo communities.
  • Ngangela: A group of related languages spoken in the southeast.

The Angolan government recently announced that these languages will be taught in primary schools starting in 2026! This is a major effort to preserve the country’s linguistic diversity and ensure that all children have access to education in their mother tongue. 

The Importance of Accurate Interpretation and Translation

Miscommunication can have significant consequences in business, legal, and diplomatic settings. A single misinterpreted word or phrase can lead to misunderstandings, lost opportunities, or even legal disputes. This is where professional interpretation and translation services in Angola become invaluable.

Bolingo Consult: A Commitment to Excellence

Bolingo Consult understands the critical role of language in bridging cultural and linguistic gaps. With a team of highly skilled interpreters and translators, we offer a comprehensive range of interpretation and translation services in Angola tailored to meet your specific needs.

Our Interpretation and Translation Services in Angola

• Conference Interpretation: At Bolingo Consult, our conference interpretation is mainly simultaneous, where interpreters work in soundproof booths, listen to the speaker through headphones, and deliver the interpretation to participants in real time. Our team can also adapt to the needs of our clients and the nature of the conference by offering both consecutive and Chuchotage (whispering) interpretations.
• Document Translation: With our teams of qualified translators and through the use of Translation Management Systems (TMS), we handle a wide range of document formats.  We also support a wide range of languages—currently 120 African languages including all the indigenous languages in Angola.
• Localization: Our localization goes beyond translating your website, e-learning or software content from one language to another. It involves accurately rendering text, images, and other multimedia elements into a target language while preserving the original meaning and context. This encompasses a broader range of adaptations to ensure the localized content is culturally appropriate in Angola.
• Remote simultaneous interpretation services (RSI): Bolingo Consult provides real-time language interpretation for all types of online meetings through a dedicated video conferencing platform. We always provide technical assistance for each remote interpretation assignment to ensure smooth delivery. Bolingo Consult’s RSI quality assurance measures, including feedback mechanisms and regular evaluations, help maintain the best standard of interpretation services.
• Interpretation Equipment rental: As a specialized language service provider, Bolingo Consult also rents out conference interpretation equipment to conference organizers. We have soundproof booths that are essential to allow interpreters to work without distractions. Headsets are provided for interpreters in the soundproof booth. We also provide participants with unique headsets, so they can listen to the interpreted language of their choice.  Microphones, transmitters, and receivers, as well as interpreter consoles, are also available. 

Why Choose Bolingo Consult?

• Expertise: Our team comprises native speakers and language experts with extensive experience in various industries.
• Quality: Our ISO 9001:2015 certification in Quality Management Systems enables us to continuously strive for quality and adhere to strict quality control standards to ensure the accuracy and consistency of our translations.
• Confidentiality: We prioritize data security and confidentiality to protect your sensitive information. Bolingo Consult’s ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification underscores the importance placed on information security, ensuring clients’ privacy and data protection.
• Customization: We tailor our services to meet your specific requirements and budget.

Contact Us Now

Bolingo Consult is committed to providing exceptional interpretation and translation services in Angola that empower businesses and organizations to thrive in Angola. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your language needs.

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