script translation

[/skrɪpt trænzˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: script translations
tradução de roteiro
1. The process of translating a written script, screenplay, or dialogue from one language to another while maintaining the original meaning, tone, and cultural context
The script translation for the Hollywood film into Portuguese required a native speaker familiar with Brazilian colloquialisms.
A tradução de roteiro do filme de Hollywood para o português exigiu um falante nativo familiarizado com coloquialismos brasileiros.
2. The translated version of a script, including stage directions, character names, and dialogue adapted for a target language audience
The script translation maintains the comedic timing of the original English version.
A tradução de roteiro mantém o timing cômico da versão original em inglês.
Script translation is a specialized field in Brazil's growing audiovisual industry, particularly important for dubbing and subtitling of international content. Brazilian Portuguese script translators often adapt cultural references and humor to resonate with local audiences, making this profession distinct from general translation work.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
screenplay translationdialogue translationsubtitlingdubbing script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tradução de roteiro
Standard term used in film, television, and theater industries
São Paulo
tradução de roteiro
Common in the Brazilian film industry hub; sometimes called 'tradução audiovisual'
Rio de Janeiro
tradução de roteiro
Used similarly to São Paulo in media and entertainment sectors
Portugal
tradução de argumento
Portuguese variant; 'argumento' is commonly used instead of 'roteiro'

Related Words

localizationadaptationdubbingsubtitlesscreenplaydialogueinterpretertranslation services

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation
word-for-word translation
localize a script
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