Common English Mistakes in Official Statements by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a Official Statement 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')

In response to recent events, I am addressing the community to asensure that we areworking on improving the public transportation system. We are implementing new measures to ensure that buses are arrivinge on time and thoadjust routesare being adjusted to better serve the needs of our citizens. I ammeeting with local leaders regularly to discuss these changes, and I aminvitinge feedback from all residents to make our city a better place for everyone.

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"The ideas were all clear. I just refined the use of various tenses."

In response to recent events, I am addressing the community to ensure that we work on improving the public transportation system. We are implementing new measures to ensure that buses arrive on time and to adjust routes to better serve the needs of our citizens. I meet with local leaders regularly to discuss these changes, and I invite feedback from all residents to make our city a better place for everyone.

In response to recent events, I am addressing the community to assure that we are working on improving the public transportation system. We are implementing new measures to ensure that buses are arriving on time and that routes are being adjusted to better serve the needs of our citizens. I am meeting with local leaders regularly to discuss these changes and I am inviting feedback from all residents to make our city a better place for everyone.

Mistake Example #2

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

In response to recent events, the Government of Mexico is committed with ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens. We are working closely with ourinternational partners to address the challenges faced by our communities. The administration is dedicated witho implementing effective policies that promote economic growth and social development.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just fixed an issue with a preposition and made a couple of other small changes. Nice job!"

In response to recent events, the Government of Mexico is committed with ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens. We are working closely with our international partners to address the challenges faced by our communities. The administration is dedicated to implementing effective policies that promote economic growth and social development.

In response to recent events, the Government of Mexico is committed with ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens. We are working closely with international partners to address the challenges faced by our communities. The administration is dedicated with implementing effective policies that promote economic growth and social development.

Mistake Example #3

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

In light of recent events, the government of Mexico wants to express thatour wsehave mriouchs concern about the situation. We have theintentiond to collaborate with international partners to find solutions that benefit all involved parties. It is important to highlight that we have spent30 years working towards peace and stability in the region, and we ware commilltted and dedicated to continue to do so with dedicationand commitmentg.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

In light of recent events, the government of Mexico wants to express our serious concern about the situation. We intend to collaborate with international partners to find solutions that benefit all involved parties. It is important to highlight that we have spent 30 years working towards peace and stability in the region, and we are committed and dedicated to continuing.

In light of recent events, the government of Mexico wants to express that we have much concern about the situation. We have the intention to collaborate with international partners to find solutions that benefit all involved parties. It is important to highlight that we have 30 years working towards peace and stability in the region, and we will continue to do so with dedication and commitment.