You can use the Google Translate app to translate written words or phrases. You can also use Google Translate in a web browser like Chrome or Firefox. Learn more about Google Translate in a web browser.
Important: To translate in Chrome on your mobile device, you need Javascript. Learn how to turn on Javascript.
Translate text
- On your computer, open Google Translate.
- At the top of the screen, select the languages to translate.
- From: Choose a language or select Detect language
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- To: Select the language that you want the translation in.
- From: Choose a language or select Detect language
- In the text box on the left, enter the text you want to translate.
- Choose what you want to do:
- Look up details: To check available details for each result, such as definitions, examples, or other translations, click Look up details.This is currently available only for selected languages.
- Listen: To hear the translation, click Listen
. To change the audio speed, click Settings
at the top right and select Normal, Slow, or Slower.
- Copy: To copy the translation to the clipboard, click Copy translation
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- Rate or edit: Suggested edits can help improve translations. To rate a translation or suggest an edit, click Thumbs up or Thumbs down
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- Share: To send the translation through email or Twitter, click Share translation
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. To change the audio speed, click Settings 
at the top right and select Normal, Slow, or Slower.
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.Important: Some words may have different meanings. To help the translation capture your intended meaning, write your word in a phrase or sentence.
Translate longer text
You can translate up to 5,000 characters at a time when you copy and paste your text.
- On your computer, open Google Translate.
- At the top of the screen, choose the language that you want to translate to and from.
- From: Choose a language or select Detect language.
- To: Select the language that you want the translation in.
- Copy and paste your text into the text box.
- You can review sections of translated text. At the bottom bar, click Back
or Forward
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or Forward Tip: You can also translate documents and websites.