Translating business documentation and technical texts allows limited creative freedom. Precision in research and semantics is crucial, particularly when dealing with terms commonly used within a specific field. One such challenge is presented in the analysis of three translations: “Vodopravna dozvola za ispuštanje otpadnih voda” (“Water Rights Permit for Wastewater Discharge”), which posed challenges primarily regarding legal translation. It effectively conveys the legal rights associated with water usage and management. The second document, “Elaborat gospodarenja otpadom” (“Waste Management Study”), was the most challenging task for the translator. From translating the term “elaborat” all the way to the lack of expert dictionaries and the multifaceted use of the term in Croatian contexts further complicated translation in this field. The third technical text, “Izvješće o ispitivanju radnog okoliša” (“Examination Report on Work Environment”), presented fewer challenges. This report examines and evaluates the work environment of a specific workplace or location, providing an intricate overview of factors that may affect employee safety, well-being, and physical condition – all descriptive materials that were fairly easily conveyed into English. Understanding the purpose and target audience of technical documents is vital for accurate translation. Given the field of translation is often overlooked in Croatia, leading to a scarcity of specialized dictionaries, particularly in waste management and bureaucratic documentation (being two themes presented in the source texts), descriptive approaches are sometimes employed to ensure accurate translation of document titles and purposes.