September 30, 2024

Reddit Is Launching AI Translations Across Latin America

Reddit is bringing its AI-powered translation tool to more than 35 new countries, with plans to rollout the feature across Latin America in the coming weeks.

Following a successful introduction in France earlier this year, users in Brazil and Spain are now able to translate posts and comments with a simple click, making Reddit more accessible to non-English-speaking communities. 

Seamless Translation Across Platforms

This new feature allows Redditors to translate posts and comments into their preferred language across all platforms—mobile web, apps, and desktop. 

A translation icon in the overflow menu enables users to transform entire discussion threads into their selected language. 

Whether someone prefers to read in Spanish, Portuguese, or another supported language, the feature ensures easy access to Reddit content. 

A banner will also indicate translated posts, with an option to view the original language for comparison.

As Reddit continues to roll out this feature in the coming weeks, users in Germany, Italy, the Philippines, and other Latin American countries will soon have the same functionality, enhancing the platform’s reach.

Cross-Language Conversations

Reddit’s new AI-powered translation tool doesn’t just stop at convenience. It allows users to engage in conversations across languages without the need for manual translation. 

This means a Redditor in Spain can participate in a French-language discussion and have comments auto-translated into Spanish. 

The tool aims to foster seamless communication between communities speaking different languages, enriching the Reddit experience for millions of users worldwide.

In addition to translating posts, Reddit’s indexing system will ensure that translated content appears in search results across the web. 

This makes it easier for users to discover relevant Reddit content in their own language, improving accessibility and searchability.

Sara Keenan

Tech Reporter at POCIT. Following her master's degree in journalism, Sara cultivated a deep passion for writing and driving positive change for Black and Brown individuals across all areas of life. This passion expanded to include the experiences of Black and Brown people in tech thanks to her internship experience as an editorial assistant at a tech startup.