1. translated incorrectly or inaccurately from one language to another

1. past tense and past participle of mistranslate; translated incorrectly or inaccurately

Examples

• The ancient text was mistranslated by early scholars.
• Many foreign films are mistranslated in their subtitles.
• The contract was mistranslated, leading to confusion between the companies.
• She realized the poem had been mistranslated when she read the original.
• The medical instructions were dangerously mistranslated.
• The diplomat’s speech was mistranslated by the interpreter.
• Several key passages in the document were mistranslated.