PONS Translate & Dictionary

Get instant translations with PONS Translate & Dictionary, the free translation app trusted by millions for accurate, reliable results across 40+ languages.

Whether you're traveling, learning a language, or communicating across borders, this app delivers translations you can count on. Access over 50 PONS Dictionaries covering Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish, and language pair combinations like Spanish-English or French-Polish. Beyond traditional dictionary lookups, the integrated text translation system extends to 52 languages total, including Hebrew and Korean.

Translate the way that works best for you. Type your search term and receive intelligent suggestions that make queries faster and more convenient. If the dictionary doesn't have an exact match, the app automatically switches to text translation to find your answer. Prefer hands-free input? Use your phone's camera to translate signs, menus, and documents instantly—no typing required. Hear native pronunciation for every translation to ensure you speak correctly, and zoom in to show translations clearly to others around you.

Break down language barriers in real-time conversations. The app recognizes your voice and translates it into your desired language, turning cross-language communication into something natural and effortless. Whether you're ordering food abroad, asking for directions, or having a meaningful exchange, instant voice translation makes it seamless.

Build your learning as you go. Save frequently searched words and important entries to your favorites for quick offline access anytime. Your search history keeps track of recent lookups, and example sentences show language in real context, helping you understand not just the translation but how to use it naturally. Copy translations directly into other apps, or sync them with the free PONS Vocabulary Trainer to reinforce your learning.

Enjoy flexibility with your subscription. Download individual dictionaries to use offline and ad-free, or subscribe for ad-free online access. Choose subscription periods of 1 month or 1 year—whatever fits your needs. The online translator remains completely free to use without any purchase required.

Backed by 40 years of PONS Publishing expertise in language learning, every dictionary entry is editorially reviewed by professional lexicographers and continuously updated. Trust PONS Translate & Dictionary for translations that are accurate, current, and built on genuine linguistic knowledge.