through an interpreter

phrase

: by the method of being translated by an interpreter

He gave his statement to the police through an interpreter.

Examples of through an interpreter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, Melford spoke no Spanish and communicated with his cast through an interpreter. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Testifying in Spanish through an interpreter, Avila described a grueling recovery. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

This interview, edited and condensed for clarity, was conducted through an interpreter. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Speaking through an interpreter slows the conversation and gives Rodríguez greater control over the words that ultimately reach the page. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026