Translate

/trænˈzleɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of translating; a version of a text in another language.

This book is an excellent translate of the original French novel.

verb

To express the sense of (words or text) in another language.

She can translate complex documents from Spanish to English.

To convert (something) from one form or medium into another.

The artist was able to translate her vision into a stunning mural.

To carry over or transfer from one place, position, or situation to another.

The scientist aimed to translate the findings from the lab to practical applications.

Middle English, from Latin 'translatio', from 'translate' meaning 'to carry across'.

lost in translation

A situation where a message is not effectively conveyed due to language differences.

translate to action

To take an idea and make it into a reality or plan.

translate into

To result in or develop into something.

translator

A person who translates from one language to another.

translation

The process of translating words or text.

translatable

Able to be translated.

To decode or break down information for better understanding.

Let me translate what he just said; he's being really technical.

To convert ideas from one context to another.

She needs to translate her coding skills into a job application.