TolkivoEnglish ↔ Spanish translation on one shared device
Tolkivo translates a conversation between an English speaker and a Spanish speaker live, in both directions, with one phone or tablet between them. Each sentence appears with its translation, so both people can follow the conversation.
How English ↔ Spanish works in Tolkivo
Choose English and Spanish, pick a scene and start. Tolkivo detects which of the two languages is being spoken, so the conversation can move back and forth without switching direction by hand. Translations can be read aloud through the speaker, or automatically when you wear headphones.
Where people use English and Spanish
Typical situations are buying tickets, asking for directions, ordering in a restaurant, talking with a host family and handling a counter visit. It is useful for travellers, for people who have moved to a new country and for staff who serve customers in both languages.
After the conversation
The conversation is saved as text on your device until you delete it. When you ask for it, AI review gives a one-line summary, key points and decisions, to-dos and open questions, each linked to the original and translation. You can export it as PDF, Markdown or plain text.
Example: buying a bus ticket to the airport
Good morning. What time does the next bus to the airport leave?
Buenos días. ¿A qué hora sale el próximo autobús al aeropuerto?
Sale a las diez y cuarto, del andén cuatro.
It leaves at a quarter past ten, from platform four.
How much is a one-way ticket?
¿Cuánto cuesta un billete de ida?
Cuesta seis euros. Puede pagar en efectivo o con tarjeta.
It costs six euros. You can pay in cash or by card.
One ticket, please. I will pay by card. How long does the trip take?
Un billete, por favor. Voy a pagar con tarjeta. ¿Cuánto dura el viaje?
Unos cuarenta minutos. Aquí tiene su billete.
About forty minutes. Here is your ticket.
Good to know about English and Spanish
- Spanish vocabulary differs by region. A ticket is “billete” in Spain and often “boleto” in Latin America, so a translation may use a word that is less common where you are.
- Spanish has a formal “usted” and an informal “tú”, while English has only “you”. The translation has to choose one, and the choice may not match the situation.
- Accents and speaking speed vary by country and region. Ask the other person to speak in short sentences and to pause between them.
- Confirm prices, times and addresses on the screen or on the ticket before you pay.
A language being listed does not mean that every language pair has been manually verified, so check important details against the original.
Use cases
Travel
Ask for directions, check in at a hotel or report a lost item, with both languages on one screen.
Dining
Order a meal, explain a food allergy and ask what the staff recommend, then pay without confusion.
Everyday
Chat with neighbours, a host family or new friends, and make plans without stopping to look up words.
Popular language pairs
Questions people ask before they start
Which kind of Spanish does Tolkivo use?
Spanish is one language in the Tolkivo language list, and you cannot choose a regional variety. Some words in a translation may differ from local usage, so ask again if a word is unfamiliar.
Has the English ↔ Spanish pair been manually verified?
Both languages are in the Tolkivo language list, but being listed does not mean this pair has been manually verified. Check important details against the original.
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