Spotify looks set to add lyric translations, a feature Apple Music fans already enjoy, and it’s been spotted in the wild by a Reddit user in the US.
The catch is that the rollout looks limited at first, which aligns with how Spotify typically tests new tools. Longtime subscribers have been asking for this for years, primarily to understand songs across languages without needing to switch to a browser.
TechRadar includes a statement from Spotify on what’s available today, covering lyric translations and its expanded Musixmatch partnership. Rosalía’s album is among the first to feature translations in 13 languages, now available in the US and Spain as of November 7. That signals the groundwork is in place, even if full coverage arrives in phases.
The concept is refreshingly simple: when a track has synced lyrics, you’ll see a line-by-line translation, similar to Apple Music. And since Spotify already uses Musixmatch, those translations probably run through the same pipeline.
The primary concern, however, is accuracy, as translations (whether machine- or human-aided) can often miss idioms, metaphors, or regional slang. Therefore, it would be helpful if Spotify labels the quality or allows for quick switching between the original and translated lines.
Users first noticed translation tests years ago, and in 2023, Spotify said that lyric translations were in limited trials and could appear for some accounts and not others. Today’s hint suggests the feature is closer to prime time, at least for select catalogues and regions, and the Rosalía example shows how an artist rollout can lead the way before the rest follows.
You can expect a slow, market-by-market release that starts with popular albums and languages, expands as licensing and QA wrap up, and eventually feels as normal as the current live lyrics view.
In early markets, you’ll see a translate toggle on song pages, so try it on a favourite non-English track and flip back to the original lines to compare meaning and phrasing. It’s a small change, yes, but it boosts discovery and makes global music more approachable.
