Meaning & use

translate

verb·Everyday

To express the meaning of words or text from one language in another language.

See it in a sentence

She translated the French novel into English for a new generation of readers.

Can you translate this menu for me? I don't recognize any of the dishes.

A note on using this word

Translate usually applies to written or spoken language, while interpret is preferred for real-time spoken conversion.

Words with a similar meaning

renderinterpret

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To result in or be converted into a different form or outcome.

Good customer service does not always translate into higher sales.

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