- present tense form of translate (3rd person singular).
translates
Example Sentences
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Increasing federal debt translates to a larger supply of Treasurys, potentially pushing prices down—and yields higher.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Singh, which translates to “lion,” is the most common last name for Sikh men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
In each case that translates into higher rates throughout the financial system, since banks will demand higher returns for all sorts of lending compared to these risk-free benchmarks.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
On a $250,000 account, that 1.2% translates to $3,000 a year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I don’t think humans have a four-letter word that translates, exactly.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
