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intérprete

interpreter

noun een-TEHR-preh-teh Less Common
Communication Speech

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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