Using Prompts for Localization

Written By Aira Mo

Last updated 11 months ago

1. Overview

Algebras AI allows you to customize translations with structured AI-powered prompts. By defining tone, style, and constraints, prompts help ensure translations align with specific industry standards, cultural preferences, and content types.

2. Why Use Prompts?

Prompts give you greater control over how translations are generated, allowing you to:

  • Adjust tone (formal, informal, technical, conversational).

  • Maintain brand voice across different languages.

  • Enforce translation rules such as text length or slang preservation.

  • Refine context for industry-specific translations.

Best Use Cases:

  • Marketing & Advertising – Ensure persuasive, engaging text that matches brand identity.

  • Game Localization – Maintain tone consistency in dialogues, quest text, and UI elements.

  • User Interface (UI) Text – Fit text within character limits while preserving clarity.

3. Example Prompts

Basic Tone Adjustments:

  • "Translate to output language using a formal business tone."

  • "Use a casual and friendly tone suitable for social media."

  • "Preserve informal slang where possible."

Character Constraints for UI & Ads:

  • "Translate while keeping each line under n characters."

  • "Ensure the translation does not exceed the original text length."

  • "Prioritize brevity while retaining the meaning."

Cultural Adaptation & Context Awareness:

  • "Localize metaphors and idioms to culturally relevant alternatives."

  • "Adapt the humor for key region while keeping the original intent."

  • "Maintain gender-neutral language where appropriate."

Game & Dialogue Translation:

  • "Translate while keeping the epic fantasy tone intact."

  • "Ensure cyberpunk slang remains immersive and authentic."

  • "Adapt medieval dialogue to sound era-appropriate in output language."

Legal & Technical Documents:

  • "Ensure legal terminology is consistent with region regulations."

  • "Translate technical jargon accurately while simplifying complex terms for clarity."

  • "Maintain a neutral and professional tone suitable for documentation."

4. Best Practices for Effective Prompts

  • Be specific – Clearly define the tone, constraints, or rules.

  • Test and iterate – Refine prompts to achieve the best results.

  • Use industry-specific prompts – Tailor your requests to legal, medical, gaming, or marketing contexts.

  • Combine multiple constraints – For example, "Translate to Spanish with a friendly tone and keep the length within 120 characters per sentence."

5. Next Steps

Start translating now