Translator

usgb/trænzˈleɪtər/
noun

A person who changes words from one language into another language.

I work as a translator for a language services company
Visual representation of "translator" - A person who changes words from one language into another language

Often appears as...

  • professional translator
  • freelance translator
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Cultural Nuance

Translators must understand cultural differences to ensure accurate translation, not just language.

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The translator explained the idiom's meaning as it has no direct translation.
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Not Interchangeable

'Translator' and 'interpreter' differ; translators work with written text, interpreters with spoken language.

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She hired a translator for her book, not an interpreter.
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Specialization

Translators often specialize in fields like legal, medical, or technical translation for accuracy.

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The legal translator used specialized terminology accurately.
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