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    Traducción (en. Translation)

    /tɾaðuˈksjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Activity of converting a text from one language to another.
    The translation of this book into English was very successful.
    La traducción de este libro al inglés fue muy exitosa.
    Result of this activity.
    The translation was published last year.
    La traducción fue publicada el año pasado.
    Interpretation of a text in a different context.
    His translation of the works of a classic author is highly appreciated.
    Su traducción de las obras de un autor clásico es muy apreciada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'traductio', which means 'the action of leading across'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    simultaneous translation
    A type of translation performed in real-time, such as at conferences.
    traducción simultánea
    literal translation
    Translation that strictly adheres to the original text.
    traducción literal
    technical translation
    Translation of documents related to specialized topics.
    traducción técnica

    Related Words

    to translate
    Converting a text from one language to another.
    traducir
    translator
    A person who works in translating texts.
    traductor
    interpretation
    A related activity, though it does not always involve translating written text.
    interpretación

    Slang Meanings

    Quick and often inaccurate translation.
    That translation was a quick 'google translate'.
    Esa traducción fue un 'google translate' rápido.
    Translation that does not take cultural nuances into account.
    His translation was very flat, lacking consideration for the local context.
    Su traducción fue muy plana, sin considerar el contexto local.