Thanks to apps like Google Translate, it’s easier than ever to communicate with people who don’t speak your native tongue. With support for more than 100 languages, this powerful app is indispensable for travel, and for any time you need to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak your language.
You’ll get the most out of this powerful app from the start if you know how to use all its features. Read on, and we’ll share the tips and tricks you’ll need to master Google Translate.
Let’s say you want an Italian translation of an English phrase. Tap the name of the current language on the top-left side of the screen and select English as the source language. Tap the name of the language on the top-right side of the screen and select Italian as the target language. Next, tap the field that says Tap to enter text and start typing the English word or phrase you wish to translate.
In return, Google Translate displays the word or phrase in the target language. You can tap a right arrow button next to the translation and then tap a speaker icon next to the phrase in either language to hear it spoken aloud.
Google Translate offers live translations, though some languages will require a downloadable language pack. Once the app has a moment to recognize the text, it is translated into the target language and is viewable right on the screen.
