Service · Interpreter for international business missions
An interpreter by your side, in any room, in any country
Trade missions, board meetings, due diligence, negotiation rounds — when communication needs to be exact and the setting doesn't call for a booth, the right format is a liaison interpreter: a professional seated at the table, working in consecutive or whispered (chuchotage) mode. STIB covers both directions — Brazilian executives on a mission abroad, and foreign executives visiting Brazil.
Two directions
Your mission, both ways
Brazil → abroad
Brazilian executives and delegations on a business mission abroad — trade rounds, international trade shows, technical visits, meetings with partners and investors outside Brazil.
- Interpreter accompanies the delegation throughout the schedule
- Advance preparation with the mission's itinerary and topics
- Language pair matched to the destination country
Abroad → Brazil
Foreign executives and delegations visiting Brazil — due diligence, negotiations, industrial plant visits, meetings with Brazilian partners and regulators.
- Interpreter receives the delegation in any city in the country
- Command of local legal, financial, and regulatory terminology
- Coordinated with the visit's local schedule
How it works
Liaison interpreting, not booth interpreting
This format differs from conference simultaneous interpretation. There's no booth, no broadcast to an audience — the interpreter sits at the table or stands beside the executive, working in one of two modes depending on context: consecutive (the speaker talks, pauses, the interpreter renders the segment) or whispered interpreting/chuchotage (the interpreter speaks quietly into the listener's ear, simultaneously with the original speech, with no equipment at all).
For slightly larger groups that still don't justify a booth — a delegation of several executives on a technical visit, for example — a portable wireless kit replaces individual whispering without requiring any infrastructure. See more under equipment rental.
Interpreter profile
- High-level vocabulary — command of corporate finance, governance, compliance, M&A terminology, and industry-specific jargon relevant to the meeting.
- Corporate presence — business attire, discretion, and conduct suited to an executive setting.
- Confidentiality — sensitive agendas (mergers, confidential negotiations, non-public information) handled under confidentiality.
- Schedule flexibility — available to accompany the mission for as long as needed, including transfers between engagements.
Use cases
When this format is the right one
Board meetings
Board meetings and investor presentations, with precise governance and financial terminology.
M&A and due diligence
Negotiations and reviews that demand confidentiality and command of contractual and financial terms.
Trade missions
Brazilian delegations on trade rounds and trade shows abroad, organized by chambers of commerce or trade promotion agencies.
Technical and industrial visits
Foreign executives visiting plants, factories, or operations in Brazil.
Trade shows
Booth and B2B meeting support during industry trade shows, in Brazil or abroad.
Business negotiations
Negotiation rounds between companies from different countries, with an interpreter present at the table.
Format vs. format
Liaison or conference — which one to choose
| Criterion | Liaison | Conference (booth) |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | One executive or a small group | Event audience, congresses |
| Setup | No booth; consecutive or whispered | ISO 4043 booth, console, receivers |
| Mobility | Follows the schedule, even off the original site | Fixed to the event venue |
| Best for | Missions, executive meetings, negotiations, technical visits | Congresses, trade shows, ceremonies |
Cost factor
What determines the price of liaison interpreting
There's no fixed rate card — scope drives the price. With this information, STIB returns a fixed quote within 24 hours.
- Mission duration
- A single engagement, one day of meetings, or accompaniment over several days of travel.
- Language pair
- Determined by the delegation's destination or country of origin.
- Travel
- Domestic or international travel for the interpreter, including transport and accommodation when applicable.
- Technical field
- Legal, financial, industrial, or regulatory — each requires specific terminology preparation.
- Mode
- Consecutive, whispered, or a portable wireless kit for a small group.
- Confidentiality
- Specific non-disclosure agreements (NDA), when required by the meeting's agenda.
Frequently asked questions
About interpreters for international business missions
What's the difference between a liaison interpreter and a conference interpreter?
A liaison interpreter works without a booth, next to the executive, in consecutive or whispered mode, and follows the schedule wherever it takes place. A conference interpreter works in an acoustically insulated booth, broadcasting to an audience at an event. See also conference interpretation.
Does the interpreter travel abroad with the delegation?
Yes — for Brazilian missions abroad, STIB can arrange an interpreter who accompanies the delegation for the full trip, including transfers between engagements.
Do you serve foreign delegations in any city in Brazil?
Yes, with in-house logistics in the main Brazilian capitals and coverage of other locations depending on the scope of the visit.
Can we sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?
Yes. Sensitive agendas — mergers, corporate negotiations, non-public information — can be handled under a specific confidentiality agreement, as required by the client.
How far in advance should we book?
Ideally three to four weeks, especially for international missions that require travel arrangements for the interpreter. Urgent requests are assessed based on availability.
Next step
Tell us about your mission
Direction (Brazil to abroad or abroad to Brazil), languages, dates, and the type of engagement — with that, STIB returns the scope and a quote within 24 hours.
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