The smiley face behind the words:
an English copywriter based in Spain
I’m a friendly Spanish and Portuguese-to-English marketing translator and copywriter
here to help your business shine.
“Added bonus – Katie is SUCH a nice person to work with!”
Hi, how’s it going? Hola, ¿que tal? Oi, tudo bem? I’m Katie. Welcome to my About page, dedicated to the curious types who love a back story.
Oh, and before we go any further, “Uniacke” is pronounced “You-knee-ack”, in case you were trying to say it in your head!
Now we’ve cleared that up, what you really need to know is that I’m a marketing translator and copywriter, and I spend my days creating English copy and content with a bit of oomph for travel and lifestyle brands, and language professionals.
Now, I fell for Spanish and Portuguese when I was a student, but my first love was English.
A lot of people are under the impression that what makes an excellent translator is their knowledge of the language they’re translating from (their source language). But professionals know that what really makes them shine is their writing ability in the language they’re translating into (their target language).
That’s why you’ll only ever catch me translating into English, my native language, and why translating and copywriting (which I only do in English) make such a wonderful combination. The main skill I rely on for both is my way with words.
That being said, as an English copywriter based in Spain and fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, I can slot right into your team, with calls and briefs in the language you feel most comfortable in.
Whether it’s transcreation or copywriting, my main focus is on marketing, ecotourism, lifestyle and wellness. I LOVE working with feminist, vegan, eco-friendly brands dedicated to doing their bit to make the planet a better place for everyone and everything living on it.
Other translators and freelancers also turn to me for help with their copy. As a freelance translator myself, I know writing about yourself can feel like getting blood from a stone.
Let me create copy from scratch based on your brief, or iron out any kinks in texts you’ve written yourself, and you can finally tick “write website copy” off that list of yours and get on with running your business.
I’m a travel addict (the slower and more sustainable the better). The beauty of my work is that it means I can be location-independent, but my laptop comes (almost) everywhere with me. As long as I’ve got a wifi connection I’m open for business!
I’m currently based near Zaragoza, Spain, with my fiancé and our rescue podenco, Monty. But I often pop back to visit my family in Cornwall, UK. I’ve also spent long periods polishing my language skills and getting under the skin of the culture in Brazil and Mexico.
And when you’re not at your desk?
When I’m not in the office or out at a café with my laptop, you can normally find me on a van adventure somewhere in Spain, out on long walks with Monty by the River Gállego, upcycling furniture, swimming in a body of cold water (preferably in the Pyrenees) or on the hunt for vegan tapas.
What’s next?
If you have any questions or a project to discuss, then just get in touch. It’d be magical to hear from you, whether in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
I know where all the best freelancers are hiding, so even if I don’t work with the language pair or subject area you need help with, send me an email and I’ll point you in the right direction.
P.S Have you seen my portfolio?
As featured on
The Enterprising Expat Podcast
