Transcription records speech in its original language. Translation expresses that meaning in another language. Treat them as separate steps so you can identify where an error entered the document.
Correct the original language first
Check names, places, technical expressions and ambiguous words in the source transcript. A translation can make an incorrect caption sound natural, which makes the original error harder to spot.
Specify the target and terminology
Enter the target language and keep source timestamps. For specialist work, prepare a short glossary and check that important terms remain consistent. Do not assume that a language option guarantees the same accuracy across every accent or recording.
Review meaning rather than word matching
Check negatives, numbers, qualifications and speaker intent. Literal wording can be misleading when an idiom is involved. Keep a bilingual comparison for important passages and ask a proficient reviewer when the result will be published.
Realign translated subtitles
A translation changes reading length. A text translation is not automatically a timed subtitle track. Recheck cue duration and line breaks in the destination language before importing SRT or VTT into your editor.