traductor
/tɾaduɡˈtoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for translator is traductor.
traductor refers to a person who performs the act of translating meaning from one language to another. Note that traductor describes the person, while the act of translation itself is called traducción.
Meaning: someone or something that translates meaning from one language to another (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. The masculine form is traductor. The feminine form is traductora. To refer to a group of male translators or a mixed-gender group, use the plural traductores. If the group consists entirely of female translators, use the plural traductoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾaduɡˈtoɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word traductor shares the same root as the word traición, meaning 'treason' or 'betrayal'.
- In Spain, a traductor jurado is a state-appointed official whose signature on a document has the same legal weight as a notary's seal.
- In Spanish, there is a distinction between a traductor, who translates written text, and an intérprete, who translates spoken language. While English often uses 'translator' for both, Spanish separates them by medium.
Examples in context
- Tom no es traductor.Tom isn't a translator.This sentence uses traductor to state someone's profession.Tatoeba #9980812 by manufrutos, translation #9000357 by CK
- Eres una hábil traductora.You're a skilled translator.This sentence uses traductor to describe a skilled person.Tatoeba #5183636 by gorkaazk, translation #13501278 by rul
- Marcos quiere ser traductor.Marcus wants to be a translator.This sentence uses traductor to express a career goal.Tatoeba #1086867 by Shishir, translation #10387366 by DJ_Saidez
- 47 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing how to understand a foreign document.
- MateoNo entiendo este texto.I don't understand this text.
- SofíaUsa un traductor en línea.Use an online translator.
- Mateo¿Es fiable ese traductor?Is that translator reliable?
- SofíaSí, es muy bueno.Yes, it is very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translator” translations and entries traductor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
