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"Translator" vs. "interpreter": bridging the language gap
Anwar Kareem 09/11/2024, 07:26English.me team member
What is similar?
Both translators and interpreters are professionals who help facilitate communication between people who speak different languages.
What is different?
A "translator" typically works with written text, converting documents from one language to another, while an "interpreter" works with spoken language in real-time, facilitating verbal communication between people speaking different languages.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Translator- The translator carefully converted the novel from Japanese to English.
- As a professional translator, she specializes in legal documents.
- He used a translator app to understand the foreign instructions.
- The interpreter facilitated the conversation between the French and English delegates.
- During the conference, an interpreter assisted the non-English speakers.
- She works as a simultaneous interpreter at international events.
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