B2
interpreter vs translator
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| interpreternoun/ɪnˈtɜːr.prə.tər/ | Meaning a person whose job is to translate what someone says into another language as they speak | Goes with hire an interpreter | Example We hired an interpreter for the business meeting in Tokyo. |
| translatornoun/trænsˈleɪ.tər/ | Meaning someone whose job is to turn written text into a different language | Goes with professional translator | Example She works as a translator for a publishing company in Hanoi. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A conference must stay calm under pressure.