Translate text between languages. Use when: user asks to translate, 'how do you say X in Y', or sends foreign text needing translation. Don't use when: user wants a word definition in the same language (use define skill).
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---
name: translate
description: "Translate text between languages. Use when: user asks to translate, 'how do you say X in Y', or sends foreign text needing translation. Don't use when: user wants a word definition in the same language (use define skill)."
version: "1.0.0"
---
# Translate
## Use when
- "translate this to Spanish", "how do you say X in Y"
- Foreign language text needing translation
- Pronunciation hints for non-Latin scripts
## Don't use when
- Word definition in the same language (use define)
- Learning a language (provide general guidance instead)
## Instructions
When translating:
1. Identify source and target languages
- If not specified, translate TO user's preferred language
- Check memory for language preferences
2. Provide the translation directly
- Include pronunciation hints for non-Latin scripts
- Note any nuances or alternative meanings
3. For longer texts, translate paragraph by paragraph
4. If source language is unclear, detect it first
Supported: All major languages including English, Spanish,
French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, etc.
