Introduction
Brave is a privacy-focused web browser that offers extensive customization options, including the ability to change the interface language and translation settings. Whether you prefer browsing in English, Spanish, Chinese or any other supported language, adjusting Brave’s language preferences ensures a smoother and more personalized experience. This article walks you through each step on desktop and mobile platforms.
Why Adjust Language Preferences in Brave
By customizing language settings you can:
- Navigate menus comfortably in your native or preferred language.
- Receive automatic page translations when encountering foreign-language sites.
- Maintain consistency between system and browser languages.
- Improve accessibility for multilingual users or language learners.
Adjusting Language on Brave Desktop
Applicable Platforms
This section applies to Brave on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open Brave and click the three horizontal lines (Menu) in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings from the dropdown.
- In the left sidebar, click Languages. If the sidebar is collapsed, first click the ≡ icon.
- Under Preferred languages, click Add languages.
- Scroll through the list or use the search field to find your desired language(s).
- Check the box next to each language and click Add.
- Back in the main Languages panel, use the three dots icon beside a language to:
- Select Display Brave in this language (if available).
- Choose Offer to translate pages in this language.
- Move the language up or down to set priority order.
- Restart Brave to apply your new display language.
Additional Options
- Enable Offer to translate pages to prompt translations for any language not in your preferred list.
- Toggle Use Google Translate (if available) or Brave’s built-in translator.
Adjusting Language on Brave Mobile
Brave’s mobile apps (Android and iOS) rely partly on system settings, but you can still manage translation and preferred website languages.
Android
- Open the Brave app and tap the three dots in the lower-right corner.
- Select Settings gt Languages.
- Tap Preferred languages.
- Tap Add language, choose your language, then confirm.
- To translate pages, enable Offer to translate pages.
iOS
- Go to your device’s Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap Brave.
- Tap Preferred Language and select from the system’s list.
- Open Brave, tap the … menu, then Settings gt Languages to manage translation offerings.
Comparison of Language Settings Across Platforms
| Feature | Desktop | Android | iOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change Browser UI Language | Yes (brave://settings/languages) | No (follows Android system) | No (follows iOS system) |
| Add Preferred Languages | Yes | Yes | Limited (via system) |
| Offer Page Translation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Troubleshooting Tips
- If the UI doesn’t change after restarting, ensure the chosen language is first in the list.
- Clear cache and cookies if translation prompts fail to appear.
- Update Brave to the latest version to access new language packs and improved translation features.
- Visit Brave’s support page for more information: Brave Support.
Conclusion
Adjusting language preferences in Brave is straightforward and greatly enhances your browsing experience. Whether on desktop or mobile, you can set interface languages, manage translation options, and prioritize the languages you use most. Explore the settings today to make Brave truly your own.
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