* Interpreter: This is the most common and accurate term. Interpreters translate spoken language in real-time, often in a professional setting like a medical appointment or legal proceedings.
* Translator: While translators work with language, they typically deal with written text rather than spoken language. They might translate documents, books, or websites.
* Language mediator: This is a broader term that can encompass both interpreters and translators, as well as those who facilitate communication through other means, like gestures or visual aids.
* Sign language interpreter: This specific role translates between spoken language and sign language for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
The specific term used will depend on the context and the type of communication assistance being provided.