Proofread Then Translate
Correct the source text first, then translate the clean version while preserving names, numbers, formatting, and tone.
3 stepsA proofread-then-translate workflow first corrects errors without changing meaning, then translates the corrected text with target-language and formality instructions. Echoo saves both commands as a repeatable Mac workflow, reducing the manual copy-paste loop that single-purpose grammar tools require.
Workflow Steps
Proofread the source
Fix spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax while preserving all facts, formatting, and terminology.
command: custom-proofreadTranslate the corrected text
Run a language-specific translation command with the desired register and terminology rules.
command: to-englishReview protected details
Check names, dates, numbers, links, product terms, and quoted language in the final result.
command: custom-review
Example
Input
Hola Marta, te envio el informe revisado. Los ingresos del Q2 fueron $1.4M y la reunion con Acme sera el 18 de julio. Por favor no traduscas el nombre Project Northstar.
Output
Hi Marta, I’m sending you the revised report. Q2 revenue was $1.4M, and the meeting with Acme will be on July 18. Please do not translate the name Project Northstar.
Tips
Correct source-language errors before translation.
Create one translation command per common language pair and register.
Tell the workflow which names and technical terms must remain unchanged.
Use popup review for legal, medical, or financial text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ambiguous or incorrect source text can produce a confident but wrong translation. Cleaning the source gives the translation step clearer input.
Yes. Replace the translation command with a prompt for the target language, region, and formality you need.
Yes. Route both steps through a local model with Ollama when the model supports the source and target languages well enough.
Yes. Verify high-stakes language and protected details, ideally with a fluent speaker for publication or legal use.
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