Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
intérprete
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈteɾpɾete/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)interpreter
Example
Necesitamos un intérprete para la reunión.
We need an interpreter for the meeting.
More examples
Ofrecen servicio de intérprete para clientes extranjeros.
They offer interpreter services for foreign customers.
Core concept
A person serving as a spoken-language bridge between two speakers.
Common phrases
necesitar un intérprete
need an interpreter
servicio de intérprete
interpreter services
Similar words
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Definition in Spanish
Persona que expresa oralmente en otra lengua el contenido que una persona acaba de decir, actuando como puente lingüístico entre hablantes.
Word origin
The word intérprete derives from Latin interpres 'mediator', and across languages it denotes someone who mediates meaning orally rather than in writing.
Usage tips
- In some contexts intérprete can also mean a performing artist, so modifiers like intérprete de conferencias or intérprete de lengua de signos clarify that the reference is to language interpreting.
Other meanings
- performernoun
Related words
- interpretacióninterpretationnoun
- interpretarinterpretverb