traducción
/tɾaduɡˈθjon/feminine
The English phrase translation is translated into Spanish as traducción.
traducción is the most common and general term for the act of translating between languages in Spanish. You can use the phrase traducción de textos when you want to specifically refer to the translation of texts.
Meaning: act of translating between languages (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la to say "the translation" (la traducción).
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾaduɡˈθjon/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the accent on the ó in traducción.
Did you know?
- The word traducción shares a root with the English word 'traduce', which now means to speak badly of someone but originally meant to lead or transfer.
- In legal contexts, a traducción jurada is a certified translation performed by a translator appointed by the government, making it a legal document.
- In Spanish, a 'bad translation' can be called a traducción literal, which often implies that the translator failed to capture the spirit of the original by being too rigid.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué es traducción libre?What is free translation?This sentence is useful for asking about the definition of free translation.Tatoeba #1304077 by hayastan, translation #13271213 by araneo
- La traducción es precisa.The translation is precise.This sentence is useful for describing a translation that is precise.Tatoeba #8252114 by Curro, translation #8271788 by lunchmeat317
- Yo cambiaré esta traducción.I will change this translation.This sentence is useful for expressing the intent to change a translation.Tatoeba #2399130 by marcelostockle, translation #1900165 by Amastan
- La traducción oficial del libro está en procesoThe official translation of the book is in progress
- 103 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a document at work.
- MaríaNecesito ayuda con esta traducción.I need help with this translation.
- DanielClaro, yo puedo revisar la traducción.Sure, I can review the translation.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel. Es una traducción difícil.Thanks, Daniel. It is a difficult translation.
- DanielNo te preocupes, María, yo te ayudo.Don't worry, María, I will help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “translation” translations and entries traducción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
