voy a buscar un traductor
/boi a buskaɾ un tɾaduɡtoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am getting a translator" is expressed in Spanish as voy a buscar un traductor.
A statement used when someone intends to find or hire a person to translate between languages.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I am going to look for a translator".
Which one should you use?
While voy a buscar un traductor implies searching for one, voy a contratar a un traductor specifically means you intend to hire one. Using the verb 'conseguir' instead of 'buscar' more closely matches the English sense of 'getting' or 'obtaining' a translator, as in voy a conseguir un traductor.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the translator being sought is female, use the feminine form una traductora.
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Examples in context
- Voy a buscar un traductor para la reunión.I am going to look for a translator for the meeting.
- Como no entiendo el contrato, voy a buscar un traductor.Since I don't understand the contract, I am going to look for a translator.
- Voy a buscar un traductor profesional mañana.I am going to look for a professional translator tomorrow.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing preparations for a business presentation in a foreign language.
- DanielNo comprendo bien el documento técnico.I don't understand the technical document very well.
- María¿Necesitas ayuda con eso, Daniel?Do you need help with that, Daniel?
- DanielSí, voy a buscar un traductor para la conferencia.Yes, I am going to look for a translator for the conference.
- MaríaMe parece una excelente idea.That sounds like an excellent idea to me.
