Seeing ads in a language you don’t understand, like Spanish, can be really frustrating, especially when you’re trying to enjoy videos on YouTube. It can feel confusing and annoying when ads pop up that you can’t make sense of, making it hard to focus on what you want to watch.
This situation can leave you wondering why you’re getting these ads and how they ended up in a foreign language. Things get even worse when you do not know how to stop those ads.
Let’s explore the reasons behind it and some solutions to permanently eliminate this problem.
Why Are My YouTube Ads in Spanish?
If your YouTube ads are in Spanish rather than your selected language, it may be due to several factors. Here are the possible reasons behind it:
- Language Preferences: Someone might have changed your language preferences to Spanish
- Your Interest: If you have searched a lot about the Spanish language lately or frequently watched Spanish content, YouTube may automatically start showing you ads based on your recent searches
- Google Algorithm: Google shows ads based on the language and location of your ISP (Internet Service Provider). If you have moved to Spain recently or are visiting it, Google’s algorithm will show you advertisements based on the current ISP. Since YouTube uses Google’s data to manage its ads, they will also start appearing in Spanish.
Change YouTube Ads Language Settings
First, you must ensure that YouTube’s language preferences are in English on your device. For this:
- Open YouTube and sign in to your account
- Click on your Profile icon located in the top right corner
- Scroll down a bit, and you will see the “Language” option
- Tap on it and set it to English
For Laptop
If the Language Preferences are already in English and this does not solve your issue, Google’s algorithm might be causing the problem. Here is what you can do to sort this out:
- Log in to your Google account and click on your profile avatar located in the top right corner of the screen
- Click on “Manage Your Google Account”
- A menu will appear on the left side
- Go to “Data and Privacy,” and you will see the “Personalized Ads”
- Tap on “My Ad Center” and go to “Manage Privacy”
- Turn on the “Personalized Ad” option located at the top right side
- Then click on the “Language” option presented beside “Age” and “Gender”
- Choose your preferred language. You can also add some secondary languages that you can understand
No matter what your search history or location is, Google will only show you any advertisement based on your personalized settings. Most of these ads will be based on the preferred language.
For Mobile:
There is only a small difference in the procedure for changing the Spanish language to the language of your choice on mobile phones and laptops. Following are the steps for changing the preferred language on a Mobile:
- Go to Google and sign in to your account
- Tap on your Profile and click “Search Personalization”
- Swipe down a little, and you will see “My Ad Center” in the More Data & Controls portion
- Click on it and change the language settings
Clearing Cache
Although clearing the cache is not strictly necessary, doing so can prove beneficial after changing the preferred language settings. When any of the settings are updated on Google, they may take time to take effect due to temporarily stored files in the cache. So, there is a possibility that you might still see Spanish ads for some time, even after changing the settings.
Clearing the cache will allow Google to immediately remove the outdated data, recognize the new changes, and deliver ads accordingly. For this:
- Go to your Google Account and tap on three dots at the top right corner
- Click on “Delete Browsing Data,” and a few options will appear on your screen
- Select the time range and clear the cache
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why am I getting ads from other countries?
You might be getting ads from other countries due to incorrect language or location settings of your Google or YouTube account. Moreover, Receiving ads from other countries can also be attributed to Google Ads’ default setting for location targeting, which is “People in, or who show interest in, your targeted locations.”
This means that ads may be displayed to users physically located in the targeted area and to those who have shown interest in that region, even if they are situated elsewhere.
Why am I getting ads in Spanish when I don’t speak Spanish?
Despite not speaking the language, receiving Spanish ads can occur for several reasons. Since Google uses the location of the ISP to choose the language in which the ads are going to be displayed, if you have recently visited Spain, you might start getting ads in Spanish.
In addition, if you have newly shown interest in Spain or anything related to Spain, Google chooses Spanish ads for you based on your browsing history.
How to stop Spanish ads on YouTube?
To stop Spanish ads on YouTube, ensure that your preferred language is set to your native language. To do this, go to your YouTube account and tap on the “Language” option. Then select the desired language. You can also select a specific language for the ads to appear in by changing the “Ads Personalization” setting. You can find this by signing in to your Google account.
How do I get YouTube to show English ads only?
Since the ads that appear on YouTube are based on Google’s Data, you must change your Google account settings to nip the evil in the bud.
First, log in to your Google account and select “Manage Your Account”. From the “Privacy” settings, go to the Ad Centre and turn on “Personalized Ads”. Then, tap on Language Settings and select English as your preferred language. Do not choose any secondary languages. As a result, the ads will only appear in English.
