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.

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

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.

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.

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.