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translation

[/trænzˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: translations
tradução
1. The process of converting text or speech from one language to another
The translation of the novel took six months.
A tradução do romance levou seis meses.
2. A written or spoken rendering of the meaning of a word, sentence, or text in another language
I need a translation of this document into Spanish.
Preciso de uma tradução deste documento para o espanhol.
3. The action or process of moving something from one place to another
The translation of the artwork to the new museum was carefully planned.
A transferência da obra de arte para o novo museu foi cuidadosamente planejada.
4. In mathematics and physics: a transformation that moves every point a constant distance in a specified direction
A translation shifts the entire figure without rotation or reflection.
Uma translação desloca a figura inteira sem rotação ou reflexão.
Synonyms
renderingconversioninterpretationversion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tradução
Most common form used in Brazil for linguistic translation
Rio de Janeiro
tradução
Standard usage, sometimes informally shortened to 'trad'
São Paulo
tradução
Professional and academic standard term
Portugal
tradução
Identical usage to Brazil; also used in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation - something that doesn't convey the same meaning or effect when changed from one language or context to another
a translation of one's feelings - an expression or manifestation of inner emotions
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