Switching between apps to translate a word, menu item, or sign is a constant interruption when you are travelling or working with international colleagues. A Google Translate shortcut for iPhone brings instant translation right to your home screen or action button. Just tap, speak or type, and the result appears in seconds — no app switching, no loading screens.
Tap the shortcut and choose whether to type or dictate your text. The shortcut sends the input to the Google Translate API and displays the translated result as a notification or spoken response. You can customise the default source and target languages so the most common pair you need is always pre-selected.
Go to getturin.com and describe your shortcut (e.g., 'Translate selected text from Spanish to English using Google Translate').
Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the translation shortcut.
Tap the 'Install' button to add the Google Translate shortcut directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.
Translates without leaving your current context — ideal when reading a foreign document or website.
Dictate what you want translated for fully hands-free operation while travelling.
Supports all languages available in Google Translate with a simple menu to switch pairs on the fly.
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Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.
Build this shortcut freeWorks on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Installs in one tap.
Yes. You can build and install this shortcut using Turin's free tier. No subscription, no App Store download required — just describe what you want and tap install.
This shortcut works on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 / macOS Ventura or later. Install it directly from Safari in one tap.
No. Once installed the shortcut runs entirely on-device using Apple's built-in Shortcuts app. An internet connection is only needed during the initial build and install step.
Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.