What's the difference between interpreter and translator?

Answer 1

Well , in computer terminology an interpreter is a translator which translates a source code line by line and executes it, while a translator is a big word it may have different types like compiler, interpreter, assembler etc. Answer In more specific language terms, an interpreter is a person who translates one language to another, for instance at the UN, where quick-wittedness and a good memory are attributes, whereas a translator converts a written work from from one language to another, where being methodical and having good research material to hand are advantages.