Contract Explained in Plain Spanish + English Translation

Updated: October 2025

Understanding a contract written in another language can be overwhelming — new terms, different logic, and a whole legal system you’re not used to.
Our 2025 approach fixes that: we explain your Spanish contract clause by clause in plain, everyday Spanish, and deliver its English translation, using AI for speed and a lawyer’s review for accuracy and legal meaning.

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What you receive (standard package)

1. Clause-by-clause explanation (Spanish):
   What it says, what it means for you, obligations, deadlines, penalties, and risks.
2. English translation:
   Faithful, readable, and aligned with the Spanish explanation.
3. Risk map (traffic-light system):
   Green = safe, Amber = review, Red = change or negotiate.
4. One-page executive summary:
   Money, timing, what you can/can’t do, and what happens if you breach.
5. Negotiation checklist:
   Key points to negotiate, suggested edits, and questions to raise.
6. Bilingual glossary (ES/EN):
   Short, practical definitions — no unnecessary jargon.

Format: bilingual file (Spanish + English side by side), delivered as a searchable PDF or editable Word file if you prefer.

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How we work (AI + lawyer insight)

1. Initial review: we identify your goals, role, and deadlines.
2. AI-assisted analysis: we extract key clauses and detect hidden risks.
3. Legal review: a Spanish lawyer checks accuracy, context, and local compliance.
4. Plain-language explanation + English translation: clear, practical, and easy to follow.
5. Optional: negotiation edits and redrafted versions.

AI saves time. Your lawyer provides the meaning. No shortcuts.

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What we verify (under Spanish law)

• Jurisdiction and applicable law
• Dispute resolution clause (court, mediation, arbitration)
• Language prevalence clause (which version prevails)
• Currency, payment method, and timing
• Penalties, warranties, and liability limits
• Intellectual property, data, and confidentiality
• Local compliance (housing, consumer, employment, off-plan, etc.)

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Types of contracts we cover

• Civil / Real Estate: deposits, purchase (including off-plan), rental (residential/holiday), loans, POAs.
• Commercial: services, distribution, NDAs, partnership/share purchase, shareholder agreements.
• Employment: work contracts, senior management, non-compete, bonus clauses.
• Administrative: concessions, procurement, and public contracts.

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Lawyer translation vs. sworn translation

• Our service is a legal translation by a Spanish lawyer — focused on understanding, negotiation, and legal clarity.
• If you need it for official submission, we can also arrange a sworn translation (Traductor-Intérprete Jurado) and notarisation if required.

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Timelines

• Standard: 2–4 business days (up to 20–30 pages).
• Urgent: 24–48 hours for concise analysis.
• Longer or negotiated contracts: custom timeline provided upfront.

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Fees

Flat-rate pricing based on:

• Length and complexity.
• Urgency.
• Whether redrafting, negotiation, or sworn translation is included.

You’ll get a clear quote before we start.

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What we need from you

• The contract (PDF or Word).
• Your position and objectives — what you care about most.
• Deadlines (signature, payment, delivery).
• Whether the output is for private use or official submission.

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Privacy and security

We can work under NDA if required. Documents are processed through secure, encrypted channels.
AI tools are used responsibly, always under human legal supervision.

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Example of your final output

Clause 7 – Delay Penalty

• Plain Spanish: If you’re late, you pay X €/day up to a 10% cap.
• In English: If you are late, you pay X €/day capped at 10% of the price.
• Legal comment: High penalty; could be deemed disproportionate if no real damage occurs. Suggest reducing to 5% or adding a 10-day grace period.
• Risk: 🔴
• Action: Negotiate to reduce the penalty and add grace days.

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FAQs

Is this like the summary the other side gave me?
Better — it’s independent and written for your interests, not theirs.

Can I sign after reading this?
Yes, but it’s mainly designed to help you understand and negotiate before you sign.

Does it need notarisation?
Not for private or negotiation use.
If you later need to present it to a public authority, we’ll advise whether a sworn translation or notarial certification is required.

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Bottom line

We turn your Spanish contract into something you can actually understand — clear explanations in Spanish, a professional English translation, a risk map, and practical next steps.
Fast thanks to AI, accurate thanks to your lawyer.

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