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interpreter

nounmasculine/feminine/ĩtɨɾˈpɾɛtɨ/medium

in·ter·pre·te

Definitions

1A person who translates speech orally from one language into another.
The UN interpreter translated the diplomat's speech in real time.
She works as a sign language interpreter.
Common collocations
conference interpretercourt interpretersimultaneous interpreter
2A performer, such as a musician or actor, who performs a creative work.
She is a sensitive interpreter of Chopin's music.
The actor was a brilliant interpreter of the Shakespearean role.
Common collocations
musical interpreterskilled interpreter

Etymology

Do latim 'interpres, interpretis' (explicador, mediador).

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