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I'm not even sure this is entirely programming related...but here goes:

I need to translate some forms into different languages, specifically Spanish and French. Obviously, it would be good if I knew these other languages fluently, but I don't. Besides doing a Google translate, babel fish, etc. are there any resources which can assist in this? Mainly I am trying to find out what the translation of OK and Cancel are.

Moreover, I looked to find some programs which have the UI written in these other languages and all I could find were language learning programs.

How do other programmers handle doing this?

+1  A: 

For spanish is ok to user: "Ok and "Cancelar"

OscarRyz
Interesting, I actually thought that it was a command and needed to translate "Cancel" to "Cancele" instead of the infinitive.
Anthony Potts
+3  A: 

If you want to do it right, it seems like you need to hire a person to translate for you. Preferably a native speaker. I'm sure you can find some services through a quick google search.

Mayra
+3  A: 

The best resource for this is probably a translator who speaks the language in question fluently and has experience translating user interfaces.

Here's just one example of a company that provides this service:

http://www.ricintl.com/software-localization-services.htm

Andy West