Is the tagalog (filipino) to english voice translator free?

Yes, free for up to 30 minutes a day. The limit exists to prevent abuse. It needs a free Owaa account, which takes a moment to create.

Can I call someone in Philippines who speaks Tagalog (Filipino)?

Yes. Owaa translates a real phone call both ways. A call to Philippines costs $0.50–$0.65 per minute, and new accounts can claim 10 free minutes once. You can also call the hotline, +1 833 988 4455.

What is the difference between Face-to-Face and Listen for Tagalog (Filipino)?

Face-to-Face is two-way, for two people in the same room: each speaks their own language and hears the other in theirs. Listen is one-way: it translates a talk, a broadcast or a speaker into English.

Is Tagalog the same as Filipino?

Filipino is the national language of the Philippines and is based on Tagalog; in everyday use the two are treated as the same language, and Owaa offers one Tagalog/Filipino choice.

What if the person speaks Cebuano or Ilocano?

These pages are for Tagalog/Filipino only. Cebuano, Ilocano and other Philippine languages are separate languages; for those, use the app to see whether your language is on the list of over 100.

Should I use “po”?

Yes with elders, officials and people you do not know. It is a respect marker, not a required word, and it is welcome in a polite conversation.

Voice translator

Tagalog (Filipino) to English voice translator

Someone is speaking Tagalog (Filipino) and you need to follow it in English. Open the translator, pick Tagalog (Filipino) for them and English for you, and take turns: they speak Tagalog (Filipino), you hear English, and your English reaches them in Tagalog (Filipino).

Translate Tagalog (Filipino) to English Hear a talk in English

Face-to-Face and Listen are free for up to 30 minutes a day. Sign in with a free Owaa account to use it.

How to use it

01
Open it with the pair chosen
The button above opens Face-to-Face with Tagalog (Filipino) for you and English for the other person already selected. If you are not signed in, you are taken through sign-in and brought back.
02
Take turns
One person speaks at a time. Wait until the translation finishes playing before you speak, because anything said while it plays is not heard.
03
Hear each other
Each of you hears the other in your own language through the same device. Major pairs such as English with Chinese, Spanish or Japanese are strongest; for anything important, repeat the key detail back.

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Useful Tagalog (Filipino) phrases

Common Tagalog (Filipino) phrases and their English meaning
Tagalog (Filipino)	English
Kumusta po kayo?	Hello, how are you? (polite)
Salamat po.	Thank you.
Hindi ko po naiintindihan.	I don't understand.
Maaari po bang magsalita nang mas mabagal?	Could you speak more slowly?
Nasaan po ang banyo?	Where is the bathroom?
Magkano po ito?	How much is this?
Kailangan ko po ng doktor.	I need a doctor.
Pasensya na po.	Excuse me. / Sorry.

Everyday phrases for reading or saying aloud. They are a reference, not a substitute for the translator in a real conversation.

Tagalog (Filipino): varieties and dialects

Filipino, the national language of the Philippines, is based on Tagalog. Many Filipinos also speak other first languages such as Cebuano, Ilocano or Hiligaynon; if the person you are talking to speaks one of those, a Tagalog setting may not work for them.

Everyday Filipino speech mixes in English (“Taglish”). Speak one language per sentence, and note that English is also an official language in the Philippines, so some conversations may not need translation at all.

Politeness and formality in a translated conversation

The word “po” (and “opo” for “yes”) marks respect when speaking to elders, officials or strangers. It is natural to include it, and the phrases above do.
Filipino names often have a middle name that is the mother’s maiden surname. On forms, ask which name goes in which box.

Common situations with Tagalog (Filipino) speakers

At the doctor

Describe one symptom per sentence and mention any medicines by the name on the package.

With a landlord

Confirm amounts in dollars and the due date aloud, and ask for terms in writing.

At your child’s school

Ask staff to name the date and time of a meeting twice, in short sentences.

At the bank

Spell out account and reference numbers digit by digit, and confirm the currency.

General conversation tips only, not legal or medical advice. For anything with legal, medical or financial consequences, use a qualified human interpreter.

Call someone who speaks Tagalog (Filipino)

Owaa also translates a real phone call both ways, to any number, with no app for the person you call. A call to Philippines, the main country for Tagalog (Filipino), costs $0.50–$0.65 per minute. New accounts can claim 10 free minutes once.

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Questions

Is the tagalog (filipino) to english voice translator free?: Yes, free for up to 30 minutes a day. The limit exists to prevent abuse. It needs a free Owaa account, which takes a moment to create.
Can I call someone in Philippines who speaks Tagalog (Filipino)?: Yes. Owaa translates a real phone call both ways. A call to Philippines costs $0.50–$0.65 per minute, and new accounts can claim 10 free minutes once. You can also call the hotline, +1 833 988 4455.
What is the difference between Face-to-Face and Listen for Tagalog (Filipino)?: Face-to-Face is two-way, for two people in the same room: each speaks their own language and hears the other in theirs. Listen is one-way: it translates a talk, a broadcast or a speaker into English.
Is Tagalog the same as Filipino?: Filipino is the national language of the Philippines and is based on Tagalog; in everyday use the two are treated as the same language, and Owaa offers one Tagalog/Filipino choice.
What if the person speaks Cebuano or Ilocano?: These pages are for Tagalog/Filipino only. Cebuano, Ilocano and other Philippine languages are separate languages; for those, use the app to see whether your language is on the list of over 100.
Should I use “po”?: Yes with elders, officials and people you do not know. It is a respect marker, not a required word, and it is welcome in a polite conversation.