Tagalog is the basis for Filipino — the standardized national language of the Philippines — and is spoken by over 45 million native speakers, with tens of millions more as a second language across the Philippine archipelago. The Filipino-American community is one of the largest Asian-American populations in the United States, concentrated heavily in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest. This large, geographically concentrated diaspora creates substantial and ongoing demand for Tagalog translation in healthcare, legal, government, and community services. Auerbach International has delivered professional Tagalog translation services since 1991.

An important linguistic note: Tagalog and Filipino are closely related but technically distinct. Filipino, as standardized by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, incorporates a broader vocabulary from other Philippine languages and some English borrowings, and is the form used in official government and educational contexts. In practice, most translation needs in U.S. contexts refer to Tagalog, and our translators are fluent in both forms. For healthcare organizations, legal service providers, and government agencies working with Filipino-American communities, accurate Tagalog translation is essential for Title VI compliance, informed consent, legal representation access, and effective community outreach.

Our Tagalog translation services cover legal documents (immigration filings, court documents, powers of attorney), medical records and healthcare communications, pharmaceutical patient information, corporate documents, marketing materials, and interpretation services via phone (OPI) or video (VRI). We use AI along with — not instead of — language professionals — AI tools assist with efficiency, but every Tagalog translation is reviewed by a certified native-speaking expert who understands both the language and the cultural context of the Filipino and Filipino-American communities.

Our dedicated project managers ensure every Tagalog translation project is delivered accurately and on schedule — whether it's a single notarized document or an ongoing language access program for a healthcare system.