Traducciones (en. Translations)

/tɾa.ðuˈθjon.es/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process by which a text is converted from one language to another.
Translations of literary works are fundamental for cultural dissemination.
Las traducciones de obras literarias son fundamentales para la difusión cultural.
Result of the action of translating.
The author's translations are highly valued in several languages.
Las traducciones del autor son muy apreciadas en varios idiomas.
Adaptation of a text in a different language.
Scientific translations require technical precision.
Las traducciones científicas requieren precisión técnica.

Etymology

From the Latin 'traductio', which means 'the action of bringing to another place.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Literal translation
Translation that follows the words and structure of the original text exactly.
traducción literal
Free translation
Translation that allows adapting the meaning and style of the original text.
traducción libre
Translate from English
The act of translating texts that are in English into another language.
traducir del inglés

Related Words

Translator
Person dedicated to translating texts from one language to another.
traductor
Simultaneous translation
Translation that is done in real-time while the speaker is talking.
traducción simultánea
Technical translation
Translation of specialized texts in fields such as science, technology, or law.
traducción técnica

Slang Meanings

Translation in colloquial or informal language.
The translation of that joke was not well understood.
La traducción de ese chiste no fue bien entendida.
Quick translation process, sometimes without precision.
I did it as a 'rush translation' to arrive on time.
Lo hice en plan 'traducción exprés' para llegar a tiempo.