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Understand voice messages in another language
A voice message in a language you don't speak becomes a clear English translation, plus a reply you can send back in their language.
When to use it
When you get a voice note you can't understand
Step by step
Get the words as text
WhatsApp can transcribe voice messages if you turn on transcripts in its settings (supported languages vary). Otherwise, play it near an AI assistant in voice mode, or forward the audio file to an assistant that accepts audio.
Translate and draft a reply
Paste the transcript into your AI assistant with this prompt.
Prompt to copyThis is a transcript of a voice message I received, probably in [language, or 'unknown']: [paste]. 1) Tell me which language it is. 2) Translate it into English, keeping the tone. 3) Note anything ambiguous or culturally important. 4) Write a short, polite reply in that language saying: [what you want to say], and give me the English version so I know what I'm sending.Reply your way
Send the reply as text, or read it aloud and record a voice note if you're confident.
What you get
Language: Portuguese. Translation: 'Hi, it's Ana from the flat downstairs. The water's been dripping through my ceiling since this morning. Can you check your bathroom?' Reply: 'Olá Ana, desculpe! Vou verificar agora e falo consigo em 10 minutos.'
Tips
- Voice messages are personal; avoid sharing ones with sensitive details, and for anything legal or medical, use a professional translator.