Configure site language

The site needs to display in Spanish for the Madrid team. Change the site language to Spanish (Spain) across the front end and admin screens, then reload two sample pages to confirm translated strings appear and the editor shows Spanish labels. Tell Marta I made the change and where to report any missing translations by Friday.

Before switching the language for the blog, surface the consequences for non-technical reviewers: list which plugins or themes may not translate, which admin labels will move, and where content (post titles, widgets) will remain in the old language. Highlight likely surprises for Marta: mixed-language excerpts, date formats, and any SEO slug changes.

I set the site language to Spanish (Spain) and users report some admin menus remain in English. I’m worried a theme or plugin isn’t localized and I don’t know which one. Which checks will quickly identify the culprit and what is the least disruptive fix to deliver a consistent admin view today?

We repeatedly switch the site language for regional campaigns and end up with mixed translations and user confusion. Where are we losing control — choice at the wrong level, unvetted themes, or no translation QA — and what single habit should we adopt to keep admin and front end language consistent across launches?