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Translate text from one language to another, conserving the meaning and the nuances of the original text, without adding, changing or omitting anything and avoiding the expression of personal feelings and opinions.

translate texts — translate text from one language to another, conserving the meaning and the nuances of the original text, without adding, changing or omitting anything and avoiding the expression of personal feelings and opinions. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.77/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within skills. It is currently listed by 4 occupations in our catalogue, including lawyer linguist, localiser, sign language interpreter, and translator.

Category: skills › translating and interpreting SCI: 53.77/100 Also known as: provide translations of texts, translating text, generate translations of texts, translating texts, translate text, deliver translations of texts

Occupations that require translate texts

Showing top 4 of 4 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

lawyer linguist · 🤖 4.7/10
localiser · 🤖 5.0/10
sign language interpreter · 🤖 5.6/10
translator · 🤖 5.6/10

Frequently asked questions

What is translate texts?

Translate text from one language to another, conserving the meaning and the nuances of the original text, without adding, changing or omitting anything and avoiding the expression of personal feelings and opinions.

What category of skill is translate texts?

ESCO classifies translate texts under the skills category, specifically in the translating and interpreting subcategory.

Is translate texts an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.77/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.

Which jobs require translate texts?

In our catalogue, 4 occupations list translate texts as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include lawyer linguist, localiser, sign language interpreter, translator.

How transferable is translate texts between industries?

ESCO tags translate texts as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is translate texts the same as provide translations of texts?

Yes — translate texts is also known as provide translations of texts, translating text, generate translations of texts, translating texts, translate text, or deliver translations of texts. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn translate texts?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands translate texts and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.