traduïx

Traduïx is a Catalan verb form associated with the verb traduir (to translate). It is used to express the act of translating in the third-person singular present tense in some varieties and historical spellings of Catalan; in standard contemporary Catalan, the common form for “he/she translates” is tradueix. The form traduïx reflects the historical and regional variation that exists within the language.

Etymology and origin: traduir derives from Latin traducere, passing into Catalan through Old Catalan traducir. This lineage places traduïr among the Romance verbs that have undergone spelling and pronunciation changes over centuries in Catalan.

Usage and variation: Catalan orthography includes diacritics that track vowel quality and syllabification, and older or regional texts may preserve forms such as traduïx. Modern everyday use tends to favor the standard tradueix in many dialects, but historical documents and some regional writings retain the variant traduïx. The verb itself is central to discussions of translation, language services, literature, and cross-language communication in Catalan contexts.

Related terms: traduïr (to translate), traducció (translation). See also Catalan language, Romance languages, and Catalan verb conjugation patterns.