The Rev Dodgson said:

that Luis de Torres was chosen by Columbus as an interpreter for his first trip to the West in 1492.

Interpreter?

How does that work?

The bingbot knows of course:

Due to his fluency in multiple languages

Luis de Torres could have served as an interpreter for Christopher Columbus due to his fluency in multiple languages, including Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic, and Portuguese. Columbus, who anticipated reaching eastern civilizations, sought interpreters with knowledge of these languages to facilitate communication with local Jewish traders and possibly the “Great Khan” of Asia. De Torres’s conversion to Christianity before the voyage allowed him to participate in the expedition, as non-Christians were barred from the crew. His linguistic expertise was crucial for Columbus’s exploratory ventures, as it enabled him to navigate the complexities of the New World and communicate effectively with diverse populations