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Get multiple variations from Google Translate API

When we make a query to Translate API

https://translation.googleapis.com/language/translate/v2?key=$API_KEY&q=hello&source=en&target=e

I only get 1 result in :

{
  "data": {
    "translations": [
      {
        "translatedText": "....."
      }
    ]
  }
}

Is it possible to get all variations (alternatives) of that word, not only 1 translation?

Solution

  • The Translation API service doesn't support the retrieval of multiple translations of a word, as mentioned in the FAQ Documentation:

    Is it possible to get multiple translations of a word? No. This feature is only available via the web interface at translate.google.com

    In case this feature doesn't cover your current needs, you can use the Send Feedback button, located at the lower left and upper right corners of the service public documentation, as well as take a look the Issue Tracker tool in order to raise a Translation API feature request and notify to Google about this desired functionality.