Gemini in Google Sheets Is Now Available in 28 New Languages
Google has officially expanded Gemini's capabilities inside Google Sheets to support 28 additional languages, opening the door for millions of users around the world to take full advantage of AI-powered spreadsheet creation and editing. Previously limited to English-speaking users in the United States, this expansion marks a significant step forward in making Google's AI tools accessible to a truly global audience. Whether you speak Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, Finnish, or any number of other newly supported languages, you can now interact with Gemini directly in Google Sheets using the language you are most comfortable with.
What Is Gemini in Google Sheets?
Gemini is Google's family of AI models, and over the past year the company has been steadily integrating these models into its suite of productivity tools known as Google Workspace. Applications like Google Docs, Google Drive, and Google Sheets have all received Gemini-powered upgrades that allow users to do far more than traditional spreadsheet work.
Inside Google Sheets specifically, Gemini functions as an intelligent assistant that understands natural language prompts. Rather than manually building a spreadsheet from scratch, a user can simply describe what they need in plain language and Gemini will generate it. This includes everything from creating data tables and applying formulas to organizing complex datasets and formatting entire workbooks. Back in April, Google rolled out a wave of new features for Gemini in Sheets that made it possible to build complete spreadsheets from a single prompt, along with a range of editing and analysis tools. At that time, however, all of those features were restricted to English only and available exclusively to users in the US market.
Why This Language Expansion Is a Big Deal
The decision to support 28 additional languages is not just a minor update — it represents a fundamental shift in who can access and benefit from AI-assisted productivity tools. For years, cutting-edge AI features have launched in English first and expanded to other languages slowly, if at all. Many non-English-speaking users have grown accustomed to either waiting for localized versions or attempting to use tools in a language that is not their own.
With this update, Google is breaking down that barrier. Users can now prompt Gemini in their native language and receive responses, spreadsheet outputs, and editing suggestions in that same language. This matters enormously for individual professionals, students, and small business owners who work in languages other than English but want the same productivity advantages that AI tools offer.
It is also a significant development for international teams and organizations. A company operating across multiple countries, with employees speaking different languages, can now use Gemini in Sheets as a shared productivity tool without requiring everyone to work in English. Teams collaborating across borders will find this especially valuable when building shared reports, financial models, or data trackers that need to be understood by people in multiple languages.
Which Languages Are Now Supported?
Google has confirmed that the expansion covers 28 new languages. Among those specifically highlighted in the announcement are:
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Japanese
- Arabic
- Finnish
These five languages alone represent hundreds of millions of speakers worldwide. Spanish and Portuguese are the dominant languages of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, while Japanese and Arabic serve massive user bases across Asia and the Middle East. Finnish, while spoken by a smaller population, signals that Google is not simply targeting the largest language markets but is also committed to supporting users across Europe and beyond. The full list of supported languages has been made available through Google's official Workspace updates blog.
How to Access the New Language Features
Google confirmed that the expanded language support is available immediately to all users who already have access to Gemini in Sheets. There is no additional setup or waiting period required. If your Google Workspace account includes Gemini features, you can begin prompting in your preferred language right away.
To get started, simply open a spreadsheet in Google Sheets and access the Gemini panel. From there, type your prompt in your native language, describing the spreadsheet you want to create, the data you need to organize, or the edits you would like to apply. Gemini will process your request and respond accordingly, generating or modifying spreadsheet content to match your instructions.
For users who are new to Gemini in Sheets, it is worth noting that the quality and accuracy of the AI's output can vary depending on the complexity of the prompt. Providing clear and specific instructions tends to yield better results, whether you are working in English or any of the newly supported languages.
Gemini's Growing Role in Google Workspace
This language expansion is part of a broader and ongoing effort by Google to weave Gemini more deeply into every corner of the Workspace ecosystem. Google Docs already uses Gemini to help users draft, rewrite, and summarize text. Google Drive leverages Gemini to help users search for and organize files more efficiently. Google Meet and Gmail have also received Gemini-powered features designed to save time and reduce friction in daily work.
Sheets has emerged as one of the most compelling use cases for AI integration because spreadsheets, by nature, involve repetitive, structured tasks that AI handles particularly well. Generating formulas, populating data models, and reformatting tables are all tasks that Gemini can execute in seconds based on a simple description from the user.
As Google continues to refine and expand Gemini across its product lineup, the addition of 28 new languages is a clear statement of intent. Google wants Gemini to be a tool for everyone, not just for English-speaking power users in large markets. By extending these capabilities to speakers of Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Arabic, Finnish, and many more languages, the company is making a meaningful investment in global accessibility.
The Bottom Line
The expansion of Gemini in Google Sheets to 28 new languages is one of the most user-friendly updates Google has made to its AI productivity suite in recent memory. It levels the playing field for non-English speakers, empowers international teams, and signals that Google is serious about making AI tools genuinely inclusive on a global scale. If you use Google Sheets and have been waiting to try Gemini in your own language, now is the time to give it a try.