noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
interpretation; oral translation
Refers to the act of interpreting spoken language, as opposed to written translation (翻訳). Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
会議では英語と日本語の通訳が入ります。
Interpretation between English and Japanese will be provided at the meeting.
彼
She interpreted the president's speech.
noun
Refers to a person who interprets orally. Note that 通訳者 is also common for clarity, but 通訳 alone is widely used.
彼は国連で通訳として働いている。
He works as an interpreter at the United Nations.