translate

name	translate
description	Translate text between languages. Use when: user asks to translate, 'how do you say X in Y', or sends foreign text needing translation. Don't use when: user wants a word definition in the same language (use define skill).
version	1.0.0

Translate

Use when

• "translate this to Spanish", "how do you say X in Y"
• Foreign language text needing translation
• Pronunciation hints for non-Latin scripts

Don't use when

• Word definition in the same language (use define)
• Learning a language (provide general guidance instead)

Instructions

When translating:

1. Identify source and target languages

   • If not specified, translate TO user's preferred language
   • Check memory for language preferences

2. Provide the translation directly

   • Include pronunciation hints for non-Latin scripts
   • Note any nuances or alternative meanings

3. For longer texts, translate paragraph by paragraph

4. If source language is unclear, detect it first

Supported: All major languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, etc.