AI Prompts for Translation

Translate the following from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. The audience is [DESCRIBE: GENERAL PUBLIC, BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, CHILDREN, ACADEMICS]. The tone should be [DESCRIBE: FORMAL, CONVERSATIONAL, FRIENDLY, TECHNICAL]. Prioritize natural-sounding [TARGET LANGUAGE] over literal accuracy. If there are phrases that do not translate well, explain what you changed and why.

Translate this business document from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE DOCUMENT]. The document is a [TYPE: CONTRACT, PROPOSAL, EMAIL, REPORT, MARKETING COPY]. Maintain the professional register of the original. Flag any terms that are specific to the source country's legal or business context that may need to be adapted for the target market: [DESCRIBE TARGET COUNTRY OR REGION].

Translate this marketing or brand copy from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. The brand voice is: [DESCRIBE: PLAYFUL AND BOLD, PREMIUM AND UNDERSTATED, FRIENDLY AND APPROACHABLE, AUTHORITATIVE AND TECHNICAL]. Do not translate word-for-word. Translate the feeling and intent. If a phrase or pun does not work in [TARGET LANGUAGE], find a local equivalent that achieves the same effect.

Translate this sentence or short passage from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. Give me three different translations: one literal and accurate, one that sounds most natural to a native speaker, and one that prioritizes [DESCRIBE QUALITY: BREVITY, FORMALITY, EMOTIONAL IMPACT]. For each version, note the main tradeoff you made.

Translate this text from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. Identify any cultural references, idioms, or phrases that are specific to the source culture and would not be understood by a reader from [TARGET COUNTRY OR CULTURE]. For each one, give me: the literal translation, an explanation of the original meaning, and a culturally equivalent replacement for the target audience.

I am launching my [TYPE OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE] in [TARGET COUNTRY/MARKET]. Here is my current website copy in [SOURCE LANGUAGE]: [PASTE COPY]. Localize it for [TARGET LANGUAGE] and [TARGET COUNTRY]. Go beyond translation: adjust cultural references, update any examples or analogies that would feel foreign, adapt pricing or measurement references if needed, and ensure the tone matches what is natural and credible in this market.

Here is marketing copy for [PRODUCT OR SERVICE] originally written for a [SOURCE COUNTRY] audience: [PASTE COPY]. I need a version that resonates with [TARGET COUNTRY OR CULTURAL GROUP]. What values, motivations, or communication styles are most important to this audience? Rewrite the copy to appeal to those values while keeping the core message intact.

Translate these social media posts from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE] for a [TARGET COUNTRY] audience: [PASTE POSTS]. Adapt them for local platform norms, humor, and engagement style. Keep hashtags relevant to the local market. If any references or jokes do not work in the target culture, replace them with something locally equivalent.

Translate and localize these product descriptions for sale on [PLATFORM] in [TARGET COUNTRY]: [PASTE DESCRIPTIONS]. Adjust: units of measurement, sizing standards, currency references, any claims that are regulated differently in [TARGET COUNTRY], and phrasing that sounds unnatural to a local buyer. The goal is copy that reads as if it was written by a local seller.

I have translated this content from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TRANSLATED CONTENT]. Review it from the perspective of a native [TARGET LANGUAGE] speaker from [TARGET COUNTRY OR REGION]. Identify: anything that sounds unnatural, awkward, or overly literal, cultural references or norms that could be misread, any word choices that have unintended connotations in this market, and suggestions for improvement.

Translate this legal document from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. Maintain the precision of legal language. Flag any legal terms that have specific meanings in [SOURCE COUNTRY LAW] that may not have an exact equivalent in [TARGET COUNTRY LAW]. I am not seeking legal advice, but I need a translation that a legal professional in [TARGET COUNTRY] can review and use.

Translate this technical documentation from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. The audience is [DESCRIBE: ENGINEERS, DEVELOPERS, END USERS, IT PROFESSIONALS]. Preserve all technical terms accurately. If a term is commonly used in its English form in the [TARGET LANGUAGE] technical community, keep the English term. Flag any ambiguous technical phrases that could be interpreted in more than one way.

Translate this medical or scientific text from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. The audience is [DESCRIBE: PATIENTS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, RESEARCHERS]. Use standard medical terminology in the target language. Flag any terms where the translation could have safety implications if misunderstood. Do not simplify clinical language unless I specify the audience requires plain language.

Translate this financial document from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TEXT]. Maintain the precision of financial terminology. Note any accounting standards or regulatory terms that differ between [SOURCE COUNTRY] and [TARGET COUNTRY] and explain the difference. Preserve all numbers, figures, and percentages exactly.

I regularly translate content about [TOPIC] from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE]. Build me a translation glossary for the most common specialized terms in this domain. For each term, provide: the source language term, the preferred translation, the context in which to use it, and any alternative translations to avoid. This will ensure consistency across all my translations.

Here is the original text in [SOURCE LANGUAGE]: [PASTE ORIGINAL]. Here is the existing translation in [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TRANSLATION]. Review the translation for: accuracy (does it convey the same meaning?), naturalness (does it sound like something a native speaker would write?), and consistency (are terms used consistently throughout?). List every issue and suggest the improved version for each.

I want to check the accuracy of this translation. Here is a translation in [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE TRANSLATION]. Translate it back to [SOURCE LANGUAGE] as literally as possible. Then compare the back-translation to the original intent and identify where meaning may have shifted, been lost, or been added that was not in the original.

This text was machine-translated from [SOURCE LANGUAGE] to [TARGET LANGUAGE] and sounds robotic or unnatural: [PASTE MACHINE TRANSLATION]. Rewrite it to sound like it was written by a native [TARGET LANGUAGE] speaker while keeping the original meaning intact. Focus especially on: sentence structure, word choice, and any phrases that are too literal.

Proofread this [TARGET LANGUAGE] document for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style: [PASTE TRANSLATED DOCUMENT]. Mark every error and suggest the correction. Also flag any sentences that are grammatically correct but sound unnatural or overly formal or informal for a [DESCRIBE DOCUMENT TYPE] aimed at [DESCRIBE AUDIENCE].

Here is a translation in [TARGET LANGUAGE] written in a [CURRENT REGISTER: FORMAL, INFORMAL, TECHNICAL] register: [PASTE TRANSLATION]. Rewrite it for a [TARGET REGISTER] register. Keep the meaning identical but adjust vocabulary, sentence length, level of directness, and tone appropriately. Specify what changes you made and why.