EFÊMERO MAGALHÃES
Translator and writer with three years of professional experience, focused on literary, essayistic, and experimental translation. I work with Brazilian Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Japanese, always aiming to preserve tone, nuance, rhythm, and authorial intent across different languages and cultural contexts.My work is especially connected to horror fiction, philosophical literature, experimental narratives, and cultural criticism, combining technical precision with a strong sensitivity to atmosphere, language, and narrative structure.
Literary Translation
I am currently building my portfolio as a literary translator, with a particular focus on horror, weird fiction, and international literature. I am especially drawn to works that combine psychological depth, atmospheric tension, and philosophical resonance.In parallel, I am preparing to launch my own independent publishing imprint in Brazil. My goal is to bring essential, transformative books to Brazilian readers — carefully selected titles that deserve to be rediscovered or experienced for the first time in high-quality translations. I am particularly interested in publishing overlooked classics as well as powerful contemporary voices that have not yet reached Portuguese-speaking audiences.I approach every translation with care, precision, and deep respect for the original author’s voice, striving to preserve not only meaning, but also tone, rhythm, and emotional impact.
| Title | Author | Year | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseito (女生徒) | Osamu Dazai | 1939 | Full Text |
Game Localization
"Efêmero is an outstanding professional and a valuable partner. After his excellent work translating Night at the Gates of Hell, we confidently entrusted him with Rewind or Die, and he once again exceeded expectations. His attention to detail, ability to capture the horror tone, and commitment to quality are remarkable. We highly recommend Efêmero for faithful and immersive translations."- Puppet Combo"Working with Efêmero on part of the Coralina translation was essential to ensure this story reached more people. Narratives need a translation—or rather, an adaptation—into another language that can convey the same emotions as the original. For that, it's crucial to have skilled professionals in this role. I strongly believe Efêmero is one of those people, delivering fantastic and coherent work in a short time frame, always considering the best interests of the indie community."- Gabriel Maki"The localization of Dagger Froggy by Efêmero was simply flawless, delivered in a very short timeframe and with outstanding quality. In the words of a Japanese player, ‘it feels like Dagger Froggy was originally made in Japanese, that’s how good the localization is.’ I highly recommend Efêmero’s work, not only are they an incredibly skilled professional, but also a kind, approachable, and passionate person."- Solluco
| Title | Developer | Publisher | Completed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nights At the Gates of Hell (EN > PT-BR) | Black Eyed Priest, Henry Hoare | Torture Star Video | June (2023) |
| Rewind Or Die (EN > PT-BR) | Comp-3 Interactive | Torture Star Video | February (2024) |
| Coralina (PT-BR > ES) | Gabriel Maki | ZNT Productions | March (2024) |
| Kamla (EN > ES) | Mad-Mantra Games | Mad-Mantra Games | May (2024) |
| Fears to Fathom: Woodbury Getaway (EN > JP) | Rayll Studios | Rayll Studios | September (2024) |
| The Fear Business (EN > JP) | Tomás Esconjaureguy | selewi | September (2024) |
| Fragile Reflection (EN > PT-BR / FR) | Spectra Team | Spectra Team | October (2024) |
| Dark Light (PT-BR > ES / FR) | Usagygy | ZNT Productions | November (2024) |
| Alien Paradise (PT-BR > ES / JP / FR) | Sendo Estudio | Sendo Estudio | January (2025) |
| Dagger Froggy (PT-BR > JP) | Solluco | Solluco | January (2025) |
| Au Revoir (PT-BR > ES / FR) | Invisible Studio | Nuntius Games, Vsoo Games | February (2025) |
| GluMe (PT-BR > JP) | Solluco | Solluco | November (2025) |
| Devil's Drizzle (PT-BR > FR) | Cozy Creep Games | ZNT Productions | November (2025) |
| Coralina - Illacrimo (PT-BR > EN) | Gabriel Maki | ZNT Productions | December (2025) |
| Chainsaw (PT-BR > EN / JP) | ikiru997 | ZNT Productions | March (2026) |
| Subversive Memories (PT-BR > ES) | Southward Studio | Southward Studio | April (2026) |