Travel / A2

trans-LAYT/trænsˈleɪt/

Translate means change words from one language into another: translate into English, translate a menu, a translated sign. Interpret is often spoken, in the moment. Translator is the person. Transport is travel. Do not write translate when you mean transport, or transplant.

Meaning

To change words from one language into another.

Examples

• “Can you translate this menu into English for us?”
• “The app can translate the station announcements quite well.”
• “Please translate this sentence, not the whole paragraph.”

Good to know

translate into / a menu. Spoken cousin: interpret. Person: translator. Mix-up: transport.

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