OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, its new AI-based translator, available to all users through its official website, although without a formal announcement from the company. This move strengthens competition with Google, which dominates the sector thanks to its ecosystem of applications and services, and comes at a time when the rivalry between the two companies is set to shape the tech agenda of 2026, especially following the evolution of Gemini and its integration with Google’s data. ChatGPT Translate aims to position itself as a real alternative to Google Translate, facilitating text translation with a simple and familiar interface while adding its own features. Users can input the text to be translated, select the source language or let the AI detect it automatically, and receive the translation in the desired language, with options to copy the result or listen to it aloud. One of the main innovations is the customization of translations. ChatGPT Translate allows users to adjust the tone and style of the translated text, adapting it to business, academic, or informal contexts, and can even explain the meaning of the translation in simple terms, as if addressing a child. This flexibility sets it apart from conventional translators, offering more suitable results for different situations. The ChatGPT translator supports over 50 languages, including Spanish, and can translate text, voice, and images. OpenAI emphasizes that its AI not only translates words but also interprets tone, idioms, and context, achieving more natural and accurate translations. Examples of use include translating documents, messages, menus, or signs, as well as providing grammatical explanations and learning useful phrases in other languages. ChatGPT Translate is completely free and does not require a subscription or registration, making it accessible to any user interested in an advanced and versatile translation tool. (Source: elespanol.com)