translated

word · lemma: translate

/tɹænˈsɫeɪtɪd/
tran-SLAY-did
/tɹænslˈeɪtɪd/
tran-SLAY-tid

Definition

Changed from one language into another language. "Translated" is the past participle and past tense of "translate."

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used to describe texts, books, or speech changed into another language. Usually comes after what was translated (e.g., 'The book was translated...'). Not for converting codes or units.

Example Sentences

This story was translated into French.

basic

The instructions are translated for international readers.

basic

These documents were translated by professionals.

basic

Have you ever translated a letter for someone?

natural

The subtitles were badly translated and made no sense.

natural

His joke doesn’t get translated well into English.

natural