translate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trænˈsleɪt/
KK: /trænˈsleɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change words from one language to another language.
Example
She can translate documents from Spanish to English.
Tense Forms
Past: translated
Past Participle: translated
Conversation
I heard you started learning Spanish; that's awesome!
Thanks! I really want to be able to translate my favorite songs.
That sounds like a fun challenge!
Yeah, I hope I can translate them accurately soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
render
convert
transcribe
Antonyms
remain
stay
persist
transitive verb
Definition
To change words or text from one language to another, or to convert something from one form or state to another.
Example
She can translate documents from Spanish to English.
Tense Forms
Past: translated
Past Participle: translated
Conversation
Hey, can you help me translate this text for my class?
Sure! What language is it in?
It's in Spanish, and I want to make sure I get the meaning right.
Root Explanation
Translate → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "latus" (meaning carried). The word describes the act of carrying meaning across from one language to another.
Memory Tip
Think of carrying words 'across' ('trans-') from one language to another, which is what translating means.
Visually Confused Words
retranslate
untranslated
pretranslate
mistranslate
trialate
ansulate
triannulate
triangulate