If you’ve just arrived in Spain and your Spanish is still at a beginner level, shopping can be quite a challenge. This is especially true on Amazon, where you’re faced with a sea of “Añadir a la cesta” and “Tramitar pedido”, making you worry about accidentally clicking the wrong button. I’ve looked into it and found that switching Amazon.es to English is super easy on both the website and the mobile app. Here’s a guide for anyone who needs it!
Setting the Language on the Amazon.es Website
Doing this on a computer is the most straightforward way. When you open the Amazon.es website, it usually defaults to a Spanish interface. Don’t worry, just look closely at the top-right corner of the site.
You’ll see a flag icon next to the letters “ES”. That’s the one! Hover your mouse over this flag and “ES”—no need to click—and a language and currency selection window will pop up. In the language section, you’ll see that “Español - ES” is selected by default. Simply scroll down to find and click on “English - EN”. The page will then automatically refresh, and the entire interface will be in familiar English! Super simple, right?
Setting the Language on the Mobile App
The process on the mobile app is a bit more hidden, but it’s still not complicated. Follow these steps, similar to the process for [Amazon Chinese language settings]:
- Open your Amazon app.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the bottom-right corner.
- Scroll all the way down the menu and tap on “Configuración”.
- In the settings menu, you’ll see an option with a flag icon that says “País y idioma”. Tap on it.
- On the next screen, the top option is for Country/Region. Keep it as “España”. The important one is the option below it, “Idioma”. Tap that!
- You will then see a list of available languages. Find and select “English”, and the app will automatically switch to the English interface. It will remain in English the next time you open it, which is very convenient.
To make it even clearer, I’ve created a simple comparison table with more details on [Amazon language settings] for everyone to see more easily:
| Platform | Access Point | Key Option | Target Language |
|---|
| Website | Flag icon in the top-right corner | Idioma | English - EN |
| Mobile App | Bottom-right menu -> Configuración | País y idioma -> Idioma | English |
Once you’ve changed the settings, your shopping experience will instantly improve. Although the product titles and descriptions themselves might still be in Spanish as uploaded by sellers, which is a common point when [changing Amazon’s language], at least the entire website framework, buttons, user center, and order statuses will be in English. This significantly reduces the difficulty of navigating the site. I hope this little trick helps everyone! Happy shopping in Spain!
