retranslate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːtrænˈsleɪt/
KK: /riːˈtrænˌsleɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To translate something again, often to improve accuracy or clarity.
Example
The author decided to retranslate the book to better convey the original meaning.
Tense Forms
Past: retranslated
Past Participle: retranslated
Conversation
I need to retranslate this document for my class project.
That sounds like a lot of work!
Yeah, especially since I have to make sure it's accurate after I retranslate it.
Just take your time, and it’ll turn out great!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rephrase
reword
translate
Antonyms
misinterpret
confuse
distort
transitive verb
Definition
To translate something that has already been translated into a different language or form.
Example
After the first translation was completed, the author decided to retranslate the book into a more modern language.
Tense Forms
Past: retranslated
Past Participle: retranslated
Conversation
I found this book in Spanish, but I can't understand it well.
Why not just retranslate it into English?
That's a good idea! I'll try to retranslate the first few chapters tonight.
Root Explanation
Retranslate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "translate" (from Latin "translatus", meaning to carry across). The word means to carry across again, or to translate something anew.
Memory Tip
Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'carrying across' ('translate') to remember that 'retranslate' means to translate something again.
Visually Confused Words
pretranslate
translate
translater
translocate
translative
pretransact
translade
retaliate