/translate

Translates your text and notes anything tricky.

The full prompt

/translate Translate this into [language], with a [polite / casual] tone, for [who it's for]: [paste or type the text]. Give me the translation first, then a short note on any words or phrases that don't translate directly. If it helps, add a simple pronunciation guide.

Replace the highlighted [brackets] with your own details, then send.

What you're asking

You ask the AI to translate and flag tricky bits. You get the translation plus short notes.

Give it

  • The exact text
  • The language
  • The tone and who it's for

Check: For anything important, like medical or legal papers, have a fluent speaker or professional check it.

Filled-in example

/translate Translate this into Spanish, with a polite tone, for my new neighbor: "Welcome to the street! We're in the blue house. Let us know if you need anything." Give me the translation first, then a short note on any words or phrases that don't translate directly. If it helps, add a simple pronunciation guide.

Use it in any AI chat. The slash word is a label, not a built-in command; the prompt does the work, and answers vary by app. How these work