Synonyms for

Translator

Verb / træˈnsleɪtɜ: / / træˈnzleɪtɜ: / Another word for translator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or machine that translates one language into another.

Synonyms & similar words

interpreter translatingprogram transcriber interpreter trouble-shooter mediator facilitator arbiter conciliator negotiator liaison diplomat middleman go-between fixer peacemaker reconciler intermediary dealer broker agent representative envoy

Synonyms by register

Formal

interpreter mediator conveyer transcriber

Informal

go-between decoder explainer

Literary

scribe linguist

Antonyms

original source creator author composer writer

Common collocations

  • professional translator
  • certified translator
  • translator software
  • translator app
  • translator services
  • human translator
  • translator's note
  • translator's desk

Word family

noun translator
verb translate
adjective translatable
adverb translatorily

Usage note

While 'translator' often refers to someone who translates written text, 'interpreter' is typically used for someone who translates spoken language. The adverb 'translatorily' is very rare.

Example sentences

  1. The translator was able to help the tourists communicate with the locals.
  2. I used an online translator to understand the foreign text.
  3. The company hired a translator to help with their international business meetings.
  4. The UN has many translators to help with communication between countries.
  5. The translator was able to accurately convey the meaning of the text.

Quotes

  • Translation is not a matter of words only: it is a matter of making intelligible a whole culture. - Anthony Burgess
  • The translator is a liar who tries to convince us he's telling the truth. - Gregory Rabassa
  • Translation is the art of failure. - Umberto Eco

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