Cultural Marketing FAQs

FAQ: Translation vs. Cultural Fluency—Why language isn't enough

By Adrian Salvatori
| Published on May 20, 2026
FAQ: Translation vs. Cultural Fluency—Why language isn't enough
Many brands assume translating English copy into Spanish is sufficient. However, language is only a tool, not the strategy. Cultural fluency goes deeper, addressing shared values, generational nuances, and bicultural identity that drive actual consumer behaviors.