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Citing sources

How do I cite my own translation of a source?

APA In-text citation
APA Reference list

You may translate a quote, for example for your reader's convenience. A translation is considered a paraphrase, not a direct quotation. You do not need to mention that you translated a passage. When you translate a quote, you are advised to include the page number if applicable.
You mention the original source in the reference list, possibly with a translation of the title in square brackets if the reader is not expected to know the language:

Ferrer, I. (2024, April 2). Holanda revisa en un museo su pasado colonial y reconoce que progresó gracias a la esclavitud [The Netherlands revisits its colonial past in a museum and acknowledges that it made progress through slavery]. El País. Retrieved December 10, 2024, from https://elpais.com/cultura/2024-04-02/holanda-revisa-en-un-museo-su-pasado-colonial-y-reconoce-que-progreso-gracias-a-la-esclavitud.html

Parenthetical citation: (Ferrer, 2024)
Narrative citation: Ferrer (2024)