Common English Mistakes by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing in English.

Category:Business Writing
Professional writing used for communication in business environments.
Common Users:Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs.
Mistake Example #1

Business Writing / Annual Report

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

In this annual report, we areseeing that the company isachievinged significant growth in the last year. We are expanding our operations to new regions, and we are increasing our market share steadily. Our team is working hard to ensure that we are meeting all our goals and we are delivering excellent results to our stakeholders.


Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nicely done! I just made some verb tense changes to make them consistent with the timing of the information in the report. "

In this annual report, we see that the company achieved significant growth in the last year. We are expanding our operations to new regions, and we are increasing our market share steadily. Our team is working hard to ensure that we are meeting all our goals and we are delivering excellent results to our stakeholders.

In this annual report, we are seeing that the company is achieving significant growth in the last year. We are expanding our operations to new regions, and we are increasing our market share steadily. Our team is working hard to ensure that we are meeting all our goals and we are delivering excellent results to our stakeholders.

Mistake Example #2

Business Writing / Bio Pages

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Hello, my name is Juan Carlos, and I havem 30 yearsold. Iam working in the marketing department of a big company in Mexico City. I am responsible for the creation of strategies that help to increase thesales, and I have a lot of experience in this field.


Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed. Otherwise it sounds great!"

Hello, my name is Juan Carlos, and I am 30 years old. I work in the marketing department of a big company in Mexico City. I am responsible for the creation of strategies that help to increase sales, and I have a lot of experience in this field.

Hello, my name is Juan Carlos, and I have 30 years. I am working in the marketing department of a big company in Mexico City. I am responsible for the creation of strategies that help to increase the sales, and I have a lot of experience in this field.

Mistake Example #3

Business Writing / Business Email

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I have 10 years' experience working in the marketing field, and I am very excited for the opportunity to collaborate with your team. Please let me know if you need any additional information or if youwant to schedule a meeting. I look forward to your response.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I have 10 years' experience working in the marketing field, and I am very excited for the opportunity to collaborate with your team. Please let me know if you need any additional information or want to schedule a meeting. I look forward to your response.

Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I have 10 years working in the marketing field, and I am very excited for the opportunity to collaborate with your team. Please let me know if you need any additional information or if you want to schedule a meeting. I look forward to your response.

Mistake Example #4

Business Writing / Business Plan

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Our business plan is to open a new restaurant in the city center. We have 10 years of experience in the food industry, and we want to bringtroduce flavors thatwill make people feel like they are in Mexico. Our team is very excited ftor start this project, and we believe that with hard work, we will achieve the success that we have dreamedof.


Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! I just made some small changes so the English would sound more natural."

Our business plan is to open a new restaurant in the city center. We have 10 years of experience in the food industry, and we want to introduce flavors that will make people feel like they are in Mexico. Our team is very excited to start this project, and we believe that with hard work, we will achieve the success that we have dreamed of.

Our business plan is to open a new restaurant in the city center. We have 10 years of experience in the food industry, and we want to bring flavors that make people feel like they are in Mexico. Our team is very excited for start this project, and we believe that with hard work, we will achieve the success that we have dreamed.

Mistake Example #5

Business Writing / Business Report

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

In the recent quarterly report, we analyzed the sales performance of our new product line and identified several areas for improvement. The team is committed witho enhancing our marketing strategies to better reach our target audience. Additionally, we are collaborating with local partners to expand our distribution network,and ensuringe that our products are available witho more customers across the region.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to fix incorrect preposition usage."

In the recent quarterly report, we analyzed the sales performance of our new product line and identified several areas for improvement. The team is committed to enhancing our marketing strategies to better reach our target audience. Additionally, we are collaborating with local partners to expand our distribution network and ensure that our products are available to more customers across the region.

In the recent quarterly report, we analyzed the sales performance of our new product line and identified several areas for improvement. The team is committed with enhancing our marketing strategies to better reach our target audience. Additionally, we are collaborating with local partners to expand our distribution network, ensuring that our products are available with more customers across the region.

Mistake Example #6

Business Writing / Investor Pitch

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

Hello investors, todayI am presentingto you today our innovative solution that ischanginges theoway people are interacting with technology. We harve developied ang the app that ishelpings usersto manage their daily tasks more efficiently. Our team isworkings hard every day to ensure that we aredelivering the best experience possible.


Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"Watch out for overusing the present continuous tense. I have shown a more natural way to conjugate the verbs in this passage."

Hello investors, today I am presenting our innovative solution that changes how people interact with technology. We have developed an app that helps users manage their daily tasks more efficiently. Our team works hard every day to deliver the best experience possible.

Hello investors, I am presenting to you today our innovative solution that is changing the way people are interacting with technology. We are developing the app that is helping users to manage their daily tasks more efficiently. Our team is working hard every day to ensure that we are delivering the best experience possible.

Mistake Example #7

Business Writing / Letter of Intent

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Dear Hiring Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the Mmarketing Mmanager position at your esteemed company. I have 10 yearsof' experience in the field, and I am very excited to bring my skills to your team. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the success of your company and to grow professionally. Thank you for considering my application.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

Dear Hiring Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the marketing manager position at your esteemed company. I have 10 years' experience in the field, and I am very excited to bring my skills to your team. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the success of your company and to grow professionally. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Hiring Committee, I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Manager position at your esteemed company. I have 10 years of experience in the field, and I am very excited to bring my skills to your team. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the success of your company and to grow professionally. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #8

Business Writing / Meeting Minutes

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

**Meeting Minutes:** On October 10th, we are discussinged the new marketing strategy for the upcoming quarter. Maria ispresentinged the sales data, and she isexplaininged the trends we are observing in the market. Carlos issuggestinged that we arefocusing more on digital channels to reach a wider audience. We are agreeingd to meet again next week to finalize the plan.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"Some of the phrasing was confusing. Please check that my correction keeps your meaning intact. "

**Meeting Minutes:** On October 10, we discussed the new marketing strategy for the upcoming quarter. Maria presented the sales data, and she explained the trends we are observing in the market. Carlos suggested that we focus more on digital channels to reach a wider audience. We agreed to meet again next week to finalize the plan.

**Meeting Minutes:** On October 10th, we are discussing the new marketing strategy for the upcoming quarter. Maria is presenting the sales data, and she is explaining the trends we are observing in the market. Carlos is suggesting that we are focusing more on digital channels to reach a wider audience. We are agreeing to meet again next week to finalize the plan.

Mistake Example #9

Business Writing / Memos

Misuse of prepositions ('Married with' instead of 'Married to')

To: All Staff Subject: Upcoming Team Building Event Dear Team, I am excited to announce that we are organizing a team building event next month. We will be meeting in the park close witho the office, and it will be a great opportunity to connect with each other outside of work. Please confirm your attendance with Maria by Friday. LI looking forward to seeing you all there!


Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was very good! Just a few small changes were made to refine the English. "

To: All Staff Subject: Upcoming Team Building Event Dear Team, I am excited to announce that we are organizing a team building event next month. We will be meeting in the park close to the office, and it will be a great opportunity to connect with each other outside of work. Please confirm your attendance with Maria by Friday. I look forward to seeing you all there!

To: All Staff Subject: Upcoming Team Building Event Dear Team, I am excited to announce that we are organizing a team building event next month. We will be meeting in the park close with the office, and it will be a great opportunity to connect with each other outside of work. Please confirm your attendance with Maria by Friday. Looking forward to see you all there!

Mistake Example #10

Business Writing / Press Release

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We are announcinge that our company is launching the new product line next month. Our team is working hard, and we areexpecting to see great results from this initiative. We areinvitinge everyone to join us at the launch event, which is happening at our headquarters in Mexico City.


Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make verb tense consistent."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We announce that our company is launching the new product line next month. Our team is working hard, and we expect to see great results from this initiative. We invite everyone to join us at the launch event, which is happening at our headquarters in Mexico City.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We are announcing that our company is launching the new product line next month. Our team is working hard and we are expecting to see great results from this initiative. We are inviting everyone to join us at the launch event, which is happening at our headquarters in Mexico City.

Mistake Example #11

Business Writing / Proposal

Direct translation of Spanish expressions ('I have 25 years' instead of 'I am 25 years old')

Dear Board Members, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategy that will help us to increase our sales by 20% in the next year. We have the opportunity to expand our presence in the digital market, and I believe that with the right investment, we can achieve our goals. I have 10 years' experience working in this industry, and I am confident that this plan will bring us success.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"I made a few minor changes to make it sound a bit more natural."

Dear Board Members, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategy that will help us to increase our sales by 20% in the next year. We have the opportunity to expand our presence in the digital market, and I believe that with the right investment, we can achieve our goals. I have 10 years' experience working in this industry and I am confident that this plan will bring us success.

Dear Board Members, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategy that will help us to increase our sales by 20% in the next year. We have the opportunity to expand our presence in the digital market, and I believe that with the right investment, we can achieve our goals. I have 10 years working in this industry, and I am confident that this plan will bring us success.

Mistake Example #12

Business Writing / White Paper

Overuse of present continuous ('I am going to the school every day' instead of 'I go to school every day')

In this white paper, we are analyzinged how the new marketing strategies are impacting theconsumer behavior in Mexico. We areobservinged that customers are responding positively to personalized advertisements, and they are engaging with brands more frequently. Our team is conducting surveys and interviews, and we are collecting data every week to ensure the accuracy of our findings.


Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for overuse of the present continuous tense."

In this white paper, we analyzed how the new marketing strategies are impacting consumer behavior in Mexico. We observed that customers are responding positively to personalized advertisements, and they are engaging with brands more frequently. Our team is conducting surveys and interviews, and we are collecting data every week to ensure the accuracy of our findings.

In this white paper, we are analyzing how the new marketing strategies are impacting the consumer behavior in Mexico. We are observing that customers are responding positively to personalized advertisements, and they are engaging with brands more frequently. Our team is conducting surveys and interviews, and we are collecting data every week to ensure the accuracy of our findings.