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whats the difference between interpretors and translator?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    interpreters can put their own spin, or interpretation, on things. translators give the best word-for-word translation possible.

  • 1 decade ago

    Translation is the "transfer" of the written word between one language and another whereas interpretation is the verbal "transfer" of information between languages. Both require high standards of training and qualification to practice the respective professions and, indeed, high levels of accuracy are essential.

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