Translator

/trænˈsleɪtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or device that translates from one language to another.
The translator provided an accurate rendition of the document in both French and Spanish.
A program or software that converts text from one language into another.
I used an online translator to help me understand the foreign article.
A person who translates written text.
She works as a translator, mostly translating novels from Japanese to English.

Etymology

From Latin 'translator', from 'transferre' meaning to carry over.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lost in translation
A phrase indicating that the meaning or nuances of something have been misinterpreted.
translate the message
To convey the intention or meaning of a communication effectively.
translation services
Professional services that provide language translation.

Related Words

interpretation
The act of explaining the meaning of something, especially in a different language.
localization
The process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale or market.

Slang Meanings

A language hack
Using a translator app is like having a language hack for travel.
Word wizard
He’s a real word wizard when it comes to translation.