traductor

trah-dook-TORE/tɾaðukˈtoɾ/

“traductor” means “translator” in Spanish (a person who translates written text).

translator, translator

Also: online translator

Uso un traductor en mi teléfono para leer el menú.

I use a translator on my phone to read the menu.

Mi hermano trabaja como traductor de libros de medicina.

My brother works as a translator of medical books.

El traductor automático cometió un error muy gracioso.

The machine translator made a very funny mistake.

Words that translate to "traductor" in Spanish:

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If someone is translating a speech live at the UN, are they a 'traductor'?

👥 Word Family▼

traducción(translation) — Noun

traducible(translatable) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'traductor', meaning 'one who leads across' or 'transfers'. It comes from 'trans' (across) and 'ducere' (to lead).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: traducteurItalian: traduttorePortuguese: tradutor

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What is the difference between 'traductor' and 'intérprete'?

A 'traductor' works with written texts (books, websites, legal papers), while an 'intérprete' works with spoken language in real-time.

Is 'traductor' only for people?

No, it is very common to use 'traductor' to refer to apps or websites that translate text automatically.

Is it 'el traductor' or 'la traductor'?

It is 'el traductor' for a man or a machine, and 'la traductora' specifically for a woman.