Handy if you need to find the bathroom

When you need to translate a word or phrase into another language, you probably consult a friend or a dictionary for another language.

However, it is faster to use an online translator. Some translate text into other languages and speak the translation out loud in the other language, while others translate spoken words into text.

While online translators can’t compete with professional human translators, they’re still effective for specific situations, such as when a word or passage of text in a document or image is in a foreign language and you want to know the meaning. They’re also not as reliable, especially if you’re trying to learn a new language. In that case, you might prefer a language app.