Spanish word

traducir

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾaðuˈθiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbtranslate

Example

No sé cómo traducir esta frase.

I don't know how to translate this phrase.

Illustration for traducir (translate)

More examples

Necesito traducir un texto para el trabajo.

I need to translate a text for work.

Core concept

Expressing words or sentences in another language.

Common phrases

  • traducir un texto

    translate a text

  • traducir al japonés

    translate into Japanese

  • traducir palabra por palabra

    translate word for word

Similar words

interpretar: Renders spoken language aloud into another language, usually in real time.
explicar: Clarifies points by explaining causes or meanings so the listener comprehends.
adaptar: Modifies an expression to fit cultural or situational expectations.
parafrasear: Rewords a passage to express the same idea using different phrasing.

Definition in Spanish

Expresar en otra lengua el sentido de palabras, frases o textos.

Word origin

Derived from Latin traducere, formed from trans- 'across' and ducere 'to lead', the verb conveys the idea of carrying sense from one language to another.

Usage tips

  • Traducir emphasizes transferring sense rather than literal word-for-word copying, while interpretar commonly refers to oral interpreting.

Other meanings

  • expressverb

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