In the context of modern translation theories and discourse research, the author describes professional translation as the reproduction of texts. From this perspective, translators and their discourse decisions are at the center of attention. Through their choices for or against certain discourses, translators influence the perceptions of reality in the target culture. Translators are actors in the struggle of discourses and operate within the power dynamics of inter- and intracultural interests. Their translational text competence enables them to reflect on this role, act as experts within the translational action framework, and produce texts professionally.