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Interpreter vs. Translator
Interpreter
/ɪnˈtɜːprətə/Examples:
The conference employs interpreters for multiple languages.Samantha works as an interpreter for a tech firm.We relied on the interpreter for cultural nuances.
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Translator
/trænsˈleɪtə/Examples:
The translator helped bridge the cultural gap.She's a renowned literary translator, often in demand.Living abroad, he worked freelance as a translator.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A translator deals with written texts, whereas an interpreter handles spoken language.
- Remember T for text goes with translator, and I for interview goes with interpreter.
- Translators often work with documents, while interpreters work in real-time conversations.
- Translators can work without time constraints, whereas interpreters perform in the moment.
- Translation requires knowledge of grammar and syntax, while interpretation demands quick comprehension and response.
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