A professional who translates spoken passages from one language into another. Responsibilities include:

• Provides consecutive or simultaneous translation between languages.
• In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, translates to second, and translates responses from second into first language.
• Expresses either approximate or exact translation, depending on nature of occasion.
• In simultaneous interpreting renders oral translation of material at time it is being spoken, usually hearing material over electronic audio system and broadcasting translation to listeners.
• Usually receives briefing on subject discussed prior to interpreting session.
• May be designated according to language or languages interpreted.
• May specialize in specific subject area.