Launching December 8, 2026
Dictionaries
Teach your Mac new languages
Subscription249 impressionslaunches Dec 8
Dictionaries seamlessly integrates bidirectional translation, spellchecking, and pronunciation for over 80 languages into your Mac. Thanks to deep macOS integration, it provides the same translation capabilities across supported apps, the built-in Dictionary app, and Spotlight.
Dictionaries adds bidirectional translation, spellchecking and pronunciation for 80+ languages directly into macOS apps, Dictionary and Spotlight.
- for
- Mac users who need quick translations and spellchecking across any app.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
works withmacOS 10.15+Dictionary appSpotlight
Key features
6 features of Dictionaries
- Bidirectional Translation — Translate any selected word in any macOS app with a three-finger tap.
- Spellchecking Dictionaries — Installs missing spellcheck dictionaries to catch typos in supported languages.
- Pronunciation Audio — Plays native-speaker audio for most words via Look Up or Spotlight.
- Automatic Updates — Installed language packs update automatically to stay current.
- Wiktionary-Based Dictionaries — Leverages large Wiktionary data for over 80 languages, including emojis explanations.
- Deep macOS Integration — Works in the built-in Dictionary app, Spotlight and any text-processing app.
Use cases
- Look up a foreign word while writing an email in Mail.app
- Check spelling in a non-English document in Pages
- Listen to correct pronunciation of a term while browsing the web
- Translate technical jargon on the fly in a code editor
Dictionaries FAQ
How do I access translations in other apps?+
Select a word and use the three-finger tap (Look Up) to see the translation instantly.
Do I need an internet connection?+
No, the dictionaries are installed locally and update automatically when you launch the app.
Can Dictionaries add spellchecking for languages not included in macOS?+
Yes, it installs spellchecking dictionaries for supported languages that macOS lacks.
Is there a cost after the trial?+
The app offers a free, time-unlimited trial; purchasing unlocks the full feature set.
What languages are supported?+
Over 80 languages, including Spanish, Assamese and many others via Wiktionary.
Summarized by DevHunt from dictionaries.io · Oct 16, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
