traducción
“traducción” means “translation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
translation
Also: interpreting
📝 In Action
La traducción de poesía es un arte difícil.
B1The translation of poetry is a difficult art.
Necesito hacer la traducción de este párrafo antes de mañana.
A2I need to do the translation of this paragraph before tomorrow.
translation
Also: version
📝 In Action
Esta es la mejor traducción de Shakespeare que he leído.
B2This is the best translation of Shakespeare I have read.
La traducción estaba llena de errores.
A2The translation was full of mistakes.
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Words that translate to "traducción" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: traducción
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is used to describe the action of making a 'traducción'?
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The word comes from the Latin term 'trāductiō,' which literally meant 'a leading across' or 'transferring.' This perfectly captures the idea of moving meaning from one language to another.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'traducción' refer to written or oral language?
'Traducción' usually refers to converting WRITTEN text. When you convert spoken words immediately, the correct term is usually 'interpretación' (interpreting).
Is it possible to use 'traducción' when talking about cultural conversion?
Yes, sometimes 'traducción' is used figuratively (B2/C1 level) to mean 'rendering' or 'expressing' an idea or concept in a new way, like 'la traducción de sus ideas en acciones' (the translation/rendering of his ideas into actions).