translator

Code 2643.6

The translator (traductora o intérprete (si el aviso lo pide)) transfers meaning across languages with fidelity of sense, register and terminology. Use this Job Dictionary profile to define professional translation as distinct from casual bilingualism.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • grammar
  • spelling
  • office software

Skills and competences

  • speak different languages
  • update language skills
  • preserve original text
  • consult information sources
  • proofread text
  • develop a translation strategy
  • master language rules
  • comprehend the material to be translated
  • maintain updated professional knowledge
  • provide written content
  • review translation works
  • revise translation works
  • follow an ethical code of conduct for translation activities
  • translate different types of texts
  • translate tags
  • translate texts
  • use dictionaries

Transversal competences

  • apply grammar and spelling rules
  • information confidentiality
  • follow translation quality standards
  • observe confidentiality

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What to assess for this role

Assess terminological precision, deadlines and confidentiality.

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Common questions about this role when you are hiring or writing the job profile.

What does a translator do?
Translates documents or content preserving intent and tone; sometimes localises for a market.
Translator vs interpreter?
Translator works with text; interpreter with live speech. Not the same craft.
What to assess when hiring?
A test in the language pair and domain command (legal, medical, tech).

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences