Have you ever dreamed of having a video call with someone who doesn’t speak your language—and they understand you perfectly, hearing your voice in their own language, with the same tone, pace and emotion? Google Meet has just made it possible.
Thanks to its new artificial intelligence (AI), you can now speak in Spanish and your conversation partner can hear you in English in real time, as if you were being dubbed live. A technological revolution that breaks language barriers and redefines global communication. For now, this feature is available to paying subscribers of Google One AI Premium, now called AI Pro.
What does Google Meet's real-time translation offer?
In May, Google launched the beta version of a long-awaited feature: real-time translation of conversations in Google Meet.
Currently, English and Spanish-speaking users subscribed to Google AI Pro can hear their interlocutor in their own language. During video calls, those who speak English will hear the conversation translated live, even if the other person is speaking Spanish, and vice versa.
Although this feature is exclusive to premium subscribers, all participants in a meeting can use it if a subscriber activates it. As it's still in beta, the feature is under development, not available to all users, and translations have a short delay of a few seconds.
Moreover, this translator ensures communication confidentiality, as no audio is stored and no AI model is trained using your voice.
This tool is highly useful for businesses, as it removes barriers between countries and is particularly valuable for marketing and sales teams seeking international reach. However, automatic translations are not flawless.
Common mistakes in Google’s audio translation
Real-time translations tend to be less accurate than those based on recordings or text. Common issues include grammatical errors, misinterpretations, unintelligible words, and problems with gender in nouns. Additionally, the translated voice may adopt unexpected accents, making it harder to understand.
The quality of translation may vary depending on the internet connection. The translated voice's style may shift abruptly, affecting coherence. Although these limitations don’t diminish the value of the technology, it’s best used with caution in high-stakes professional settings.
These errors shouldn’t dampen enthusiasm for this innovation, but they do highlight the importance of using it wisely- especially in scenarios where precise language is critical, such as business pitches, legal agreements or strategic meetings. While this tool opens up a world of possibilities for connecting with international clients and partners, it's wise to complement it with support tools or follow-up review when accuracy is key.
As AI advances and trains on more data, these errors are expected to decrease. But for now, this function should be seen as a powerful- if imperfect- ally in the process of going global. With proper preparation, it can make a real difference in acquiring new clients and strengthening global business relations.
Want to start using Google Meet’s real-time translation? At PGR Marketing & Technologia, we’re here to help you make it happen.
