ENGLISH
REFERENCE

translated

v.
B1 Intermediate US //tɹænˈsɫeɪtɪd// UK //tɹænslˈeɪtɪd// trans·lat·ed

v. changed words from one language into another so people can understand them. It can also mean changing an idea or plan into a real action.

v. rendered text or speech from a source language into a target language while preserving meaning. Also used figuratively to describe the conversion of abstract concepts or intentions into concrete results.


SIMPLE

She translated the letter from Spanish into English.

CONTEXTUAL

The diplomat translated the president's speech in real time for the international audience.

COMPLEX

The research team successfully translated their laboratory findings into a practical medical treatment that is now used in hospitals worldwide.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and typically takes the preposition 'from' for the source and 'into' for the target language.

Pitfall

translated to Englishtranslated into EnglishWhen moving from one language to another, 'into' is the standard preposition used with translate.

© 2026 English Reference