How to Use "Translate" with Example Sentences

translate (v): to change words from one language to another language

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Used with adverbs:

"He literally translated the whole book word for word."
(literally)

"The interpreter must accurately translate the message."
(accurately, correctly)

"She loosely translated the meaning of the conversation."
(loosely, roughly)

Used with verbs:

"She tried to translate the dialogue as accurately as possible."
(tried, attempted)

"He was able to translate using his broken English."
(be + able)

Used with prepositions:

"He translated the Spanish text into English."
(into)

"Could you please translate this for me?"
(for)