Locale Context provides locale-specific guidance to the AI translator. Use this when different languages need different cultural approaches or linguistic preferences.

When to use locale context

• Formality levels: German may need formal "Sie" while Spanish uses informal "tú"
• Cultural references: Adapt examples or idioms for the target culture
• Date/number formats: Specify regional preferences
• Terminology choices: Some languages have multiple valid translations for a term

Setting locale context

1. Select a target locale from the dropdown
2. Enter instructions specific to that language
3. Save your changes

These instructions are applied in addition to your Style Controls when translating into that language.

Example locale instructions

For German (de):

Use formal "Sie" form. Maintain compound nouns rather than splitting them.

For Spanish (es):

Use Latin American Spanish conventions. Prefer "computadora" over "ordenador".

For Japanese (ja):

Use polite form (です/ます). Keep English product names in katakana.

Tips

• Use sparingly: Only add language-specific instructions when the default behavior isn't right
• Be specific: Vague instructions like "be natural" don't help—specify exactly what you want
• Test changes: Retranslate a sample file after updating to verify results