- present tense form of translate (3rd person singular).
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Example Sentences
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Japan introduced this year a new term to describe heat above 40C called "kokushobi", which translates to "cruelly hot day".
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
This translates into significant regulatory costs, most of which are passed on to those invested in super funds in the form of high fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
It is both that honesty and vulnerability that are etched into the 14-track LP “Dulce Amargo,” which translates to “bittersweet” in English.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Energy experts see a general pattern in prices for crude oil and gasoline in which a $10 increase in crude usually translates into an increase of about 25 cents at the pump.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
When he’s done, she turns to us and translates what he said.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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