Question 1

Does Captio AI support Basque (Euskara) accurately?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI supports Basque as a distinct language isolate, with its unique phoneme inventory and word structure handled accurately.

Question 2

Does it handle Basque–Spanish code-switching in the same conversation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both Basque and Spanish are fully supported. Conversations that shift between the two — very common in the Basque Country — are handled without any manual switching.

Question 3

Does it handle Basque–French code-switching in the French Basque Country?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Basque, French, and Spanish are all fully supported. In the French Basque Country where all three appear in daily life, Captio AI handles each accurately.

Question 4

Does it handle the different regional varieties — Gipuzkoan, Bizkaian, Navarrese, Batua?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI handles regional Basque varieties including Gipuzkera, Bizkaiera, and Navarrese Basque, as well as Batua (unified standard Basque).

Question 5

Does it work in noisy pintxos bar settings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Typical pintxos bar background noise is handled well. Hold the phone toward the bartender or person you want to follow for best results.

Question 6

Does it handle the sagardotegi format — communal meal with group conversations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In a sagardotegi with long communal tables and multiple speakers, point the phone toward whoever you want to follow. Captio AI captions one speaker clearly.

Question 7

Does it handle Basque spoken by older rural speakers in traditional varieties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Traditional and rural Basque varieties, including those spoken in mountain villages in Navarre and the Basque interior, are handled accurately.

Question 8

What if someone in the conversation speaks French — common near the border?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI supports French fully. Basque–French conversations, common in Pays Basque, are captioned accurately without any manual switching.

Question 9

Does Captio AI work in noisy environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI is built for real-world noise, not just quiet rooms. It handles moderate background noise well — restaurants, streets, busy offices. Very loud environments (concerts, heavy machinery) may reduce accuracy, but for typical everyday settings the captions stay accurate.

Question 10

Can I use Captio AI for conversations with strangers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Place your phone between yourself and the other person. They speak normally; you read the captions. Most people understand immediately and adapt naturally without any awkwardness.

Question 11

Does it work for fast speakers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI handles natural conversational speed, including fast speakers. It is designed for real-world speech, not slow dictation — so it keeps up with the way people actually talk.

Question 12

What if someone switches language mid-conversation?

Accepted Answer

Switch to Live Translator mode. Live Translator detects the spoken language and translates into your chosen language in real time — so mid-conversation language switches are handled automatically without any manual adjustment.

Question 13

How should I hold or position my phone?

Accepted Answer

Point the microphone toward whoever is speaking. In a face-to-face conversation, place the phone flat on the table between you with the microphone facing the other person. In a group setting, place it in the centre of the group. You do not need to hold it — a flat surface works well.

Question 14

Does it work for counter conversations — pharmacies, post offices, shops?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hold or place the phone near the counter, pointed toward the staff member. They speak at their normal pace; you read the captions. You do not need to explain anything to them or ask them to slow down.

Question 15

Is the audio from my conversations stored anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Captio AI processes audio in real time and discards it immediately. Nothing is stored on servers, nothing is shared, and nothing is used for any purpose beyond generating captions in the moment.

Question 16

Does it work when people are speaking quietly?

Accepted Answer

Quiet speech is captured as long as the phone is close enough to the speaker — within a metre typically works well. Very low whispers at distance may reduce accuracy, but normal quiet speech in a one-to-one conversation is handled accurately.

Question 17

Can I use Captio AI for informal work moments — hallway chats, quick questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. These spontaneous conversations are exactly what Captio AI is designed for. Open the app and point it toward whoever is speaking. There is no setup required between conversations.

Question 18

Does Captio AI need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Captio AI requires an active internet connection — Wi-Fi or mobile data — to process speech. For outdoor conversations, a mobile data connection keeps it working wherever you are.

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Language isolate

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Three-language environment

No Basque sign language

Rural Basque Country

220,000 people in the Basque Country. Navigating a language isolate without sound or support.

What you hear stays with you.

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Captio AI supports 60+ languages

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Frequently asked questions

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