How can I obtain search results in English with Google Place Geocomplete?

Question

My problem is:

Place names are written in different ways depending on the Geolocation, i.e. "Majorca" in Spanish is "Mallorca".

Is there a way to codify the results of a search so that, if the user types "Mallorca" (in their own language) in the search box, the results automatically relate to the English equivalent "Majorca"? Any suggestion?

Thanks!

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 03 '18 at 13:02

I found a solution, if anyone need, I've did it in this way:

Get de PLACE ID

Then call api url with PLACE ID value

            $("myInput").geocomplete({
            map: ".map_canvas",
            details: "form ",
            detailsAttribute: "data-geo",
            location: center
        }).bind("geocode:result", function(event, result){
            var locAPI = "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?key=[MY API KEY]&language=en&place_id="+result.place_id;

            $.ajax({
                type: "GET", 
                url: locAPI,
                success: function(data){    
                data.results[0].address_components.forEach(function(item, index) {
                        item.types.forEach(function(type, index) {
                            if (type === 'country') {
                                $("#MYCOUNTRYFIELD").val(item.long_name);
                            }
                            if (type === 'locality') {
                                $("#MYCITYFIELD").val(item.long_name);
                            }
                            if (type === 'administrative_area_level_1') {
                                $("#MYSTATEFIELD").val(item.long_name);
                            }
                        });
                    });
                }
            });

        });

This work for me, if anyone have a better solutions are welcome :)

How can I obtain search results in English with Google Place Geocomplete?

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