Translation vs Interpretation: Complete Guide to Real-Time Video Conference Translation 2025
How simultaneous interpretation is transforming video communications and why knowing the difference between translation and interpretation matters for your business
Ever wonder what’s actually different between translation and interpretation? Most people use these terms interchangeably, but they’re talking about completely different things. Translation is all about the written word—books, documents, websites. Interpretation, on the other hand, happens live, in real-time with actual speech.
When you’re jumping on a Zoom call with colleagues from Tokyo, clients from Paris, and partners from São Paulo, you need interpretation. That’s the magic that lets everyone hear the conversation in their own language as it happens. And today’s AI-powered platforms? They’re hitting 94% accuracy for major languages while costing 90% less than hiring human interpreters. Yeah, you read that right.