translate Definition
- 1to express the meaning of speech or writing in a different language
- 2to change something from one form or medium to another
Using translate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "translate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Can you translate this document into Spanish?
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I need to translate these instructions into simpler terms.
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The software can translate text from English to French.
translate Synonyms and Antonyms
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Antonyms for translate
Phrases with translate
when something is not fully or accurately conveyed from one language to another
Example
The joke was lost in translation and nobody understood it.
to put something into practice or take action based on an idea or plan
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We need to translate these ideas into action if we want to see any progress.
to explain or interpret something in a different language for someone who doesn't understand it
Example
Can you translate what the doctor said for me?
Origins of translate
from Latin 'translat-' meaning 'carried across'
Summary: translate in Brief
To 'translate' [trænsˈleɪt] means to express the meaning of speech or writing in a different language, or to change something from one form or medium to another. It is often used in the context of language learning or software, as in 'The software can translate text from English to French.' 'Translate' also appears in phrases like 'lost in translation,' which refers to something that is not fully conveyed from one language to another.
