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US/trænsˈleɪ.tər/
UK/trænzˈleɪ.tə/
someone whose job is to turn written text into a different language
In context
She works as a translator for a publishing company in Hanoi.
The translator kept the humor of the original book.
An online translator is useful, but it often makes mistakes with idioms.
Words that go with translator
adjective + noun
- professional translatorA professional translator checked the contract.
- freelance translatorHe works as a freelance translator from home.
- literary translatorThe literary translator won a national prize.
noun + preposition
- translator ofShe is the translator of three Korean novels.
verb + noun
- hire a translatorWe had to hire a translator for the meeting.
noun + noun
- machine translatorA machine translator can help with simple texts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a good translate.Correct: She is a good translator.