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 iPhone or iPad, open the Translate app
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- Select a language to translate to and from.
- From: At the bottom, select a language or tap Detect language
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- To: At the bottom, select the language that you want the translation in.
- From: At the bottom, select a language or tap Detect language
- Enter the word, phrase, or sentence you want to translate.
- To give the right context to your translation, enter a complete sentence.
- Check the translation results, which are shown automatically.
- If you want to get more information, on the keyboard, tap Go.
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- To get your results in full screen mode, next to the translation result, tap the More Actions menu
Fullscreen
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- Learn how to translate web pages in Chrome.
Fullscreen Listen to your translation
To hear your translation aloud, tap Listen 
To change your translation voice settings:
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Translate app
- Tap Settings
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- Pick an option. For example:
- To change accent, tap Speech region. Then pick a region.
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