The terms “translator” and “interpreter” are often used interchangeably. However, they refer to two different roles with different career paths. A translator translates writing from one language into another. For example, a translator may translate a book originally written in Spanish into English. In contrast, an interpreter is someone who works with spoken language. Since translators work with written materials, they have the luxury of being able to consult language reference materials as they work. However, compared with interpreters, translators face a much higher standard of pinpoint accuracy. They must also consider how cultural differences may affect the meanings of words and phrases. It is rare for a translator to be able to translate in both directions (for example, from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English). Instead, translators typically work on projects that involve translating the foreign language into their native tongue. For example, a native English speaker will translate Spanish writing into English writing.