These two professionals are closely related in terms of what they do; it is therefore not surprising that they are often used interchangeably. But, are they the same?
An "interpreter" is a person whose job is to change what someone is saying into the words of another language.
A "translator" is a person whose job is changing words, especially written words, into a different language.
The difference between an "interpreter" and a "translator" lies in the use of medium: interpreters translate spoken language orally, while translators translate the written word.
Example
1. Mr Peter M. Abraham serves as an interpreter in the church, a very good one at that.
2. Mildred works as a translator and editor for the news agency.
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