Synonyms for

Translators

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

Definition

Translators are people or machines that convert written or spoken language from one language to another.

Synonyms & similar words

transcriber translatingprogram translator interpreter interpreter linguist interpretive transcriber render translatory translater conveyer paraphraser transmitter transmuter interpreting transformer rendition version

Synonyms by register

Formal

interpreters conveyors renderers

Informal

go-betweens liaisons

Literary

mediators channels

Antonyms

misinterpreters miscommunicators obscurers muddlers

Common collocations

  • professional translators
  • certified translators
  • human translators
  • machine translators
  • translators and interpreters
  • translators network
  • freelance translators

Word family

noun translator
verb translate
adjective translational

Usage note

While 'translator' often refers to someone who translates written text, 'interpreter' is typically used for someone who translates spoken language. However, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably.

Example sentences

  1. The translators worked together to translate the document into multiple languages.
  2. The translator machine was able to quickly and accurately translate the text.
  3. The language specialist was able to translate the conversation between the two people.
  4. The linguist was able to translate the ancient text into modern language.
  5. The translator software was able to translate the website into different languages.

Quotes

  • Translation is the art of failure. - Umberto Eco
  • Translators are the shadow heroes of literature, the often forgotten instruments that make it possible for different cultures to talk to one another, who have enabled us to understand that we all, from every part of the world, live in one world. - Paul Auster
  • Translation is like a woman. If it is beautiful, it is not faithful. If it is faithful, it is most certainly not beautiful. - Yevgeny Yevtushenko

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