translator
[/trænzˈleɪtər/ or /trænzˈleɪtɚ/]
nounpl: translators
tradutor/tradutora
1. A person who converts written text from one language into another language
The translator worked on converting the novel from French to English.
O tradutor trabalhou na conversão do romance do francês para o inglês.
2. A person who interprets spoken words from one language to another in real-time
The conference hired a professional translator for the international meeting.
A conferência contratou um tradutor profissional para a reunião internacional.
3. A device or software that converts text or speech between languages
I used an online translator to understand the Spanish document.
Usei um tradutor online para entender o documento em espanhol.
In Brazil, professional translators (tradutores juramentados) who work with official documents must be certified and registered. The profession is highly respected, especially in São Paulo's business sector and Rio's international tourism industry. In the USA, translators are increasingly in demand due to multilingual populations, with many specializing in legal, medical, or technical fields.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lost in translation - something that loses its meaning or impact when converted between languages
translator's dilemma - the challenge of choosing between literal accuracy and natural-sounding language
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