As Jonathan pointed out, we don’t rely on Google Translate to verify our translation. That’s where #3 comes in — We had native speakers AND product experts validate our translation and work with our localized product.

Our test team uses Google Translate to get the gist of the general meaning of error messages when testing features in our localized product.

Relying entirely on Google Translate for localization would be foolhardy indeed.

Then you have those examples in which Google will tell you that the word used in your product is correct, but then a native person will read it and start laughing. For example, it is quite common to see in sites and some games the word “espalda” on a button used to go to the previous page or section or menu. This would be incorrect.. “Espalda” is the back, as in a part of the body. The correct word here would be “Atrás” or “Anterior”. So, how will you know that “Espalda” is the wrong word by using Google Translator? Try putting “Back” on GT and let’s see what you get ;)

This is why is so important to always use native experienced testers for your localised products.