Interpreter vs. Translator

Interpreter (noun)

One who listens to a speaker in one language and relates that utterance to the audience in a different language. Contrasted with translator.

“A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.”

Interpreter (noun)

One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.

Interpreter (noun)

A program which executes another program written in a programming language other than machine code.

“Programs written in the BASIC language are usually run through an interpreter, though some can be compiled.”

Translator (noun)

A person who translates text, film{{,}} or other material into a different natural language.

Translator (noun)

One that makes a new version of a source material in a different language or format.

Translator (noun)

A language interpreter.

Translator (noun)

A computer program that translates something from one language to another using machine translation.

“machine translator”