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About
Zach Bennett is the gringo behind Spanish With A Gringo®.
His love for Mexico, the Spanish language, and translation led him to found the firm in 2020.
Background
Certifications
Certifications
Zach has been a Spanish translator and business owner for more than six years. He has a B.A. in Spanish and graduate certificates in Business Spanish & Medical, Legal and Business Translation.
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Zach has a Superior rating from Language Testing Institute, is certified in Social Media and SEO strategy, and is an active member of the Metroport and Lewisville Chambers of Commerce.
Style
Certifications
Style
Zach is a full-fledged, grammar-obsessed, language nerd. But when he's not engrossed in his business, he can be found studying French, training for his next marathon, or snuggled up next to his wife watching "Friends"—again.
Business Translation
The Business Spanish Certificate Program offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison is composed of two practical courses designed to help students navigate the professional world of Latin America.
Medical Translation
The Spanish/English Translation Certificate Program offered by the University of Arizona is intended for bilingual speakers who wish to complete certificate courses in medical, legal and business translation.
Legal Translation
Completed during the summer of 2025, the Spanish-English Translation Certificate Program from the University of Arizona prepares bilingual speakers to be competent translators in the fields of medical, legal and business translation.
Superior Translation
Teachers with a Superior rating can consistently explain in detail and narrate fully and accurately in all time frames. They use precise vocabulary and intonation to express meaning and often show great fluency and ease of speech.
Superior Rating
Speakers at the Superior level are able to communicate with accuracy and fluency in order to participate fully and effectively in conversations on a variety of topics in formal and informal settings from both concrete and abstract perspectives.
HIPAA Certified
Spanish With A Gringo holds an active HIPAA Certification, ensuring full compliance with HIPAA privacy and security rules. Our team is trained to safeguard PHI and ePHI, giving healthcare providers confidence that sensitive patient data is translated securely and confidentially. This certification demonstrates our commitment to professional, compliant, and trustworthy medical and healthcare translation services.
Continuing Education
At Spanish With A Gringo, we do NOT like the word "fluent" because it conveys finality. But you can't ever be done learning a language. That's why we take advanced Mexican Spanish courses on the side to continue improving every day.
Learning French
In order to be a better translator, all employees at Spanish With A Gringo are required to pursue learning a third language. Zach Bennett, the founder, has been learning French for several years and continues to take courses.
Metroport Chamber
Spanish With A Gringo is a proud new member of the Metroport Chamber of Commerce. As the first and only translation business in the Chamber, we are extremely excited to help local businesses connect with new customers through professional, Mexican Spanish translation.
Social Media Certified
Spanish With A Gringo holds a HubSpot Certification in Social Media Marketing, strengthening our ability to deliver certified Spanish translation that connects with audiences online. This certification ensures we understand how businesses can leverage social media to effectively engage Spanish-speaking clients and employees.
SEO Certified
Spanish With A Gringo holds a HubSpot Certification in SEO, demonstrating expertise in helping businesses improve their online visibility. This training strengthens our ability to ensure that content reaches Spanish-speaking audiences effectively by combining SEO strategy with translation services.
