intérprete
interpreter
noun een-TEHR-preh-teh Less Common
Origin: From Latin interpres (mediator, agent).
Also means
performer
Usage Note
Intérprete is common gender — el intérprete or la intérprete depending on the person. It covers both a language interpreter (oral) and a musical or theatrical performer. For a written translator, use traductor; intérprete is specifically oral interpretation or artistic performance.
Examples
"La intérprete tradujo el discurso en vivo."
Natural Translation
The interpreter translated the speech live.

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