Travel+Leisure Trip Doctor: Top Translation Apps Tom Samiljan - Travel+Leisure
go to original July 12, 2013

Looking for the nearest ATM in Mexico and rusty on your Spanish? These tools - all road-tested by T+L - ensure you’ll never be misunderstood again.

Google Translate with Text-to-Speech (GoogleMobile)

Most Comprehensive: Google Translate (free; Android, iOS) In addition to having 64 languages for typed and spoken translations, Google Translate is particularly savvy when it comes to brand names, knowing not to suggest the literal “équipe du ciel” when you’re asking about the nearest SkyTeam lounge in French, for example. The data-dependent app offers the best results, but Android users can get exclusive language packs that cover the basics and can be used offline.

Jibbigo Translator Demo (jibbigo)

Best for International Travel: Jibbigo Translator (offline language packs from $4.99; Android, iOS) Data connections aren’t required for Jibbigo’s thorough, vetted language packs (with more than 40,000 words each), which have set the standard for the past five years. Currently, it offers easy-to-use typed translations for 20-plus languages and spoken translations for 13; more are being rolled out soon. Especially useful are its customizable glossaries, which let you add terms you know you’ll need ahead of time.

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