How to switch languages during a live conversation
Tell the other person when you’re changing languages and why. Give them a chance to follow you or ask you to switch back.
Check the new language before continuingChoose a switch they can predict
Try “Can I tell this part in Spanish? I can explain the key detail in English afterward.” If you’re using translated captions, check the caption language settings and try one line before continuing. Don’t assume they will recognize every switch inside a sentence.
Handle a single phrase differently
If you only want to quote a relative or use a word with no easy equivalent, say it as a quote and explain the meaning. Type it if the exact form matters. If the other person switches too, check which language they want you to answer in instead of guessing.