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HiI have a question, if I say that I'm a translator, does it mean to you that I deal only with written texts or both with written and oral translation?If I say I'm an interpreter does it mean that I'm dealing only with oral translation?What's the scope of meaning of the word "translation," "translator?"thank you

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

Both

Newguest · Answer

Hi

Are both sentences below correct, then?

1. "Will you translate my words to them?"

2. "Will you interpret my words to them?"

thanks

Bokeh · Answer

Speaking as an interpreter who runs a translation agency I would say those two terms are used synonomously by the general public, but, in a conversation between two professionals in that line they would not be used interchangably and if they were it would be very confusing.

Marius Hancu · Answer

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interpreter

2 : one that translates; especially : a person who translates orally for parties conversing in different tongues

2002.
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Anonymous · Answer

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Clive · Answer

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