Common English Mistakes in Business Plans by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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 #2

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

Our business plan isfocusinges on expanding our services in the local market. We are analyzing the trends and we are seeing that there is a growing demand for eco-friendly products. We are planning to launch the new line by next quarter, and we areexpecting to increase our market share significantly.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I changed some of the verb tenses from present continuous to simple present."

Our business plan focuses on expanding our services in the local market. We are analyzing the trends and we are seeing that there is a growing demand for eco-friendly products. We are planning to launch the new line by next quarter, and we expect to increase our market share significantly.

Our business plan is focusing on expanding our services in the local market. We are analyzing the trends and we are seeing that there is a growing demand for eco-friendly products. We are planning to launch the new line by next quarter, and we are expecting to increase our market share significantly.

Mistake Example #3

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

Our business plan is focused in expanding our operations in the Mexican market. We are committed witho providing high-quality products and services to our customers. The team is excited for the opportunities that lie ahead and is dedicated witho achieving our goals.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! I just changed a couple of prepositions."

Our business plan is focused in expanding our operations in the Mexican market. We are committed to providing high-quality products and services to our customers. The team is excited for the opportunities that lie ahead and is dedicated to achieving our goals.

Our business plan is focused in expanding our operations in the Mexican market. We are committed with providing high-quality products and services to our customers. The team is excited for the opportunities that lie ahead and is dedicated with achieving our goals.