Capital Linguists
Tzeltal Interpreting &
Translation Services
Live Interpreters
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Live Interpreters
Document Translation
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Document Translation
Capital Linguists
Tzeltal Interpreting & Translation Services
At Capital Linguists, we’re a trusted translation agency offering both standard and certified translations – and fast turnaround when you need it. Every one of our English-Tzeltal (and vice versa) translators and interpreters works at native level and brings at least five years’ professional experience to the table.
Our linguistic team covers everything from courtroom and clinical terminology to corporate and government/administration texts.
Moreover, our ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certifications mean you can rely on our commitment to quality, a meticulous approach to risk management, and ever-careful vetting. This means that you always receive the very highest caliber of language professionals, backed by a team ready to support you at every step.
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For prompt service, call (612) 817-7744, or email [email protected] and we will contact you immediately.
Why Choose Capital Linguists? Our Promise to You…
Immediate Response
Our responsive customer service team can’t fail to impress. All questions are answered promptly and thoroughly. Every client has a dedicated Project Manager who will ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.
Great Value
Our clients come back time and time again, thanks to our combination of exceptional quality with affordability. We never compromise on accuracy, and you’ll be amazed at the excellent value for your investment.
Fast, Free Quote
Reach out when it’s convenient for you, and we’ll be happy to provide an immediate, free quote for all our Khmer interpreting and translation services.
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Interesting Facts About the
Tzeltal Language
Tzeltal is a Mayan language spoken mainly in the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, with several hundred thousand speakers in towns and villages across the region. Closely related to Tzotzil, it remains a living community language used in markets, ceremonies, and daily life – and it’s heard in diaspora communities too.
Five Interesting Facts about Tzeltal:
- Estimates put the number of Tzeltal speakers at roughly several hundred thousand (often rounded to about half a million). That makes it one of the larger Indigenous languages in Mexico today
- Tzeltal follows an ergative-absolutive pattern (not the subject-object pattern English uses). That sounds technical, but in practice it affects how interpreters track who did what to whom – and mistakes here can confuse a whole sentence.
- Because Tzeltal adds endings (called suffixes) to stems, a single word can relay information about tense, person, and other extra nuances; this means a literal translation risks omitting important details.
- For much of its history Tzeltal was passed on through voices, including through stories, songs, and ceremonies. Written forms using the Latin alphabet were developed more recently by linguists, educators, and community groups, so literacy traditions are still growing in many areas.
- While many Tzeltal speakers are bilingual in Spanish, not everyone is. In clinics, courtrooms, schools, or NGO-led community projects, a professional Tzeltal interpreter can make all the difference. Cultural context and subtle grammar matter just as much as vocabulary.
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