How to translate a phrase with Siri
Quick answer
Say "Hey Siri, how do I say good morning in Spanish?" Siri speaks and shows the translation. Name any supported language, and ask for whole sentences, not just words.
Say this
“Hey Siri, how do I say good morning in Spanish?”
How it works
- 01Ask "how do I say [phrase] in [language]?"
- 02Siri reads the translation aloud and shows it on screen.
- 03Tap the result to replay it or open the Translate app.
- 04For longer back-and-forth, use Conversation mode in Translate.
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If Siri doesn't get it
If your language isn't supported by Siri translation, open the Translate app directly — it covers more languages and offline downloads.
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Last updated June 9, 2026