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Latin Translator — English to Latin & Latin to English

Translate English to Latin or Latin to English in one step. The AI translator writes classical Latin and gives you a result you can copy right away.

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How to use the Latin translator

  1. Choose English → Latin or Latin → English with the direction switch.
  2. Type or paste up to 500 characters, or pick one of the example phrases.
  3. Press Translate, read the Latin or English result, and press Copy to use it.
  4. Press the direction switch to send a result back the other way and compare it with your original.

Common Latin phrases

LatinEnglish meaning
Carpe diemSeize the day
Veni, vidi, viciI came, I saw, I conquered
Et ceteraAnd the rest; and so on
Per aspera ad astraThrough hardships to the stars
Memento moriRemember that you must die
Cogito, ergo sumI think, therefore I am
Alea iacta estThe die is cast
Tempus fugitTime flies
In vino veritasIn wine, truth
Ars longa, vita brevisArt is long, life is short
Amor vincit omniaLove conquers all
E pluribus unumOut of many, one
Semper fidelisAlways faithful
Vice versaThe other way around
Sine qua nonSomething essential; literally, without which nothing

About this Latin translator

This Latin translator works in both directions. Type English to get Latin, or paste Latin to get plain English. It is a good fit for short phrases, captions, class notes, names for projects, and curiosity about how a sentence sounds in Latin.

The output is classical Latin written without macrons, the long-vowel marks you see in textbooks. For single words with dictionary entries and forms, open Word Lookup. For playful letter games, try the Pig Latin Translator.

Frequently asked questions

How do I translate English to Latin?
Keep English → Latin selected, type your sentence, and press Translate. The Latin appears on the right and you can copy it with one click.
Can I translate Latin to English?
Yes. Switch to Latin → English, paste the Latin, and press Translate. Short phrases such as Carpe diem or Tempus fugit work well.
Which kind of Latin does it write?
Classical Latin, written without macrons. Church Latin and medieval spellings can differ in places, and the translator follows classical forms.
How much text can I translate at once?
Up to 500 characters per translation. The translator is free to use, and a short pause may apply if many translations are requested in a few minutes.
Where does my text go?
When you press Translate, your text is sent to the AI translation service, which returns the result. Keep passwords and private details out of the box.

See also

Latin & Old English Word LookupCheck individual English words against two compact historical glossaries.Shakespeare TranslatorRewrite short modern-English copy in a Shakespeare-inspired voice.Pig Latin TranslatorRule-based Pig Latin translator for quick copy-paste fun.Enchanting Table LanguageEnglish↔Standard Galactic-style letter symbols.Wingdings TranslatorEnglish ↔ Wingdings 1/2/3 + Webdings, with per-character compatibility.

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