Common English Mistakes in Email Practices by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Hello Maria,I hope you are doing well. I wanted to invite you to my brother's wedding next month. He is getting married witho his girlfriend of five years, and we are all very excited. The ceremony will be in Guadalajara, and it would be great to see you there. Let me know if you can come.Best regards,Juan.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"There was an issue with a preposition and I changed the formatting a little. Great job overall!"

Hello Maria, I hope you are doing well. I wanted to invite you to my brother's wedding next month. He is getting married to his girlfriend of five years, and we are all very excited. The ceremony will be in Guadalajara, and it would be great to see you there. Let me know if you can come. Best regards, Juan

Hello Maria, I hope you are doing well. I wanted to invite you to my brother's wedding next month. He is getting married with his girlfriend of five years, and we are all very excited. The ceremony will be in Guadalajara, and it would be great to see you there. Let me know if you can come. Best regards, Juan.

Mistake Example #2

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

Hello Maria, I hope you are well. I'm writeing to you because I havem 25 years oldandI am looking for new opportunities in the marketing field. I was woulndlerike to knowg if you have any advice or if you can recommend me witho someone who is looking for a person with my skills. I look forward to your response.Thank you very much for your helpand I wait your response.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

Hello Maria, I hope you are well. I'm writing to you because I am 25 years old and looking for new opportunities in the marketing field. I was wondering if you have any advice or if you can recommend me to someone who is looking for a person with my skills. I look forward to your response. Thank you very much for your help.

Hello Maria, I hope you are well. I write to you because I have 25 years and I am looking for new opportunities in the marketing field. I would like to know if you have any advice or if you can recommend me with someone who is looking for a person with my skills. Thank you very much for your help and I wait your response.

Mistake Example #3

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

Hello Maria,I am writing to tell you that I am thinking about the party we are havingnext week. I amhopinge you are coming, because I am planning everything, and I amneeding help with the decorations. Let me know if you are available,. I am counting on you!

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have fixed the tenses in a few places. "

Hello Maria, I am thinking about the party next week. I hope you are coming, because I am planning everything, and I need help with the decorations. Let me know if you are available. I am counting on you!

Hello Maria, I am writing to tell you that I am thinking about the party we are having next week. I am hoping you are coming because I am planning everything and I am needing help with the decorations. Let me know if you are available, I am counting on you!