Common English Mistakes in Press Releases by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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.

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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 #2

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We are excited to announce that our company will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month. We have 25 years of experience in the industry, and we are proud to say that our team has grown significantly. Join us for a special event on October 15th, where we will share with you our future plans and innovations.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"No changes are necessary."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We are excited to announce that our company will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month. We have 25 years of experience in the industry, and we are proud to say that our team has grown significantly. Join us for a special event on October 15th, where we will share with you our future plans and innovations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: We are excited to announce that our company will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month. We have 25 years of experience in the industry, and we are proud to say that our team has grown significantly. Join us for a special event on October 15th, where we will share with you our future plans and innovations.

Mistake Example #3

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mexico City, October 15, 2023 – We are excited to announce that our company has entered into a strategic partnership with leading technology firm based in Silicon Valley. This collaboration aims to enhance our product offerings and expand our market reach. Our CEO, Maria Lopez, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are married with innovation and committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers." The partnership will officially launch in November, and we look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks.

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Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mexico City, October 15, 2023 – We are excited to announce that our company has entered into a strategic partnership with leading technology firm based in Silicon Valley. This collaboration aims to enhance our product offerings and expand our market reach. Our CEO, Maria Lopez, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are married with innovation and committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers." The partnership will officially launch in November, and we look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mexico City, October 15, 2023 – We are excited to announce that our company has entered into a strategic partnership with leading technology firm based in Silicon Valley. This collaboration aims to enhance our product offerings and expand our market reach. Our CEO, Maria Lopez, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are married with innovation and committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers." The partnership will officially launch in November, and we look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks.