Common English Mistakes by Spanish Speakers

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

Category:Job Applications & Professional Development
Writing for job applications and career growth.
Common Users:Job Seekers, Career Coaches.
Mistake Example #1

Job Applications & Professional Development / Career Portfolio

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

I am writing to include my experience in the career portfolio. I have 10 years ofworkexperiengce in the marketing field, and I havem 35 yearsold. My goal is to continue developing my skills and contribute to the success of the company.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to repair the second sentence. Otherwise it sounds great!"

I am writing to include my experience in the career portfolio. I have 10 years of work experience in the marketing field, and I am 35 years old. My goal is to continue developing my skills and contribute to the success of the company.

I am writing to include my experience in the career portfolio. I have 10 years working in the marketing field, and I have 35 years. My goal is to continue developing my skills and contribute to the success of the company.

Mistake Example #2

Job Applications & Professional Development / Cover Letter

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

Dear Hiring Manager,I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I have a degree in Business Administration and I am married witho a wonderful partner who supports my career ambitions. I am excited faborut the opportunity to contribute to your teamwith my skills and experienceto your team. Thank you for considering my application.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed some of the prepositions and polished up the text to improve the flow. Well done!"

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I have a degree in Business Administration and I am married to a wonderful partner who supports my career ambitions. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team with my skills and experience. Thank you for considering my application.

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Specialist position at your company. I have a degree in Business Administration and I am married with a wonderful partner who supports my career ambitions. I am excited for the opportunity to contribute with my skills and experience to your team. Thank you for considering my application.

Mistake Example #3

Job Applications & Professional Development / Interview Follow-Up Email

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

Subject: Thank You for the Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the interview we arehavingd yesterday. I am appreciatinge the opportunity to discuss my qualifications and how I amfitting into the team at your company. I amlooking forward to hearing from you soon regarding the next steps in the hiring process. Thank you once again for your time and consideration. Best regards, Carlos Hernández

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I made some verb tense changes and polished up the text. Well done!"

Subject: Thank You for the Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the interview we had yesterday. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications and how I fit into the team at your company. I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding the next steps in the hiring process. Thank you once again for your time and consideration. Best regards, Carlos Hernández

Subject: Thank You for the Interview Opportunity Dear Mr. Smith, I am writing to express my gratitude for the interview we are having yesterday. I am appreciating the opportunity to discuss my qualifications and how I am fitting into the team at your company. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon regarding the next steps in the hiring process. Thank you once again for your time and consideration. Best regards, Carlos Hernández

Mistake Example #4

Job Applications & Professional Development / LinkedIn Profile

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

As a dedicated marketing professional with over five years of experience, I am passionate about creating innovative strategies that drive brand growth. I am currently working as a Mmarketing Ccoordinator inat a leading firm in Mexico City, where I am responsible for coordinating campaigns and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I am married witho a wonderful partner and enjoy exploring new cultures and cuisines in my free time.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was already very well-written – I just made a few minor changes to polish the sentences :)"

As a dedicated marketing professional with over five years of experience, I am passionate about creating innovative strategies that drive brand growth. I am currently working as a marketing coordinator at a leading firm in Mexico City, where I am responsible for coordinating campaigns and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I am married to a wonderful partner and enjoy exploring new cultures and cuisines in my free time.

As a dedicated marketing professional with over five years of experience, I am passionate about creating innovative strategies that drive brand growth. I am currently working as a Marketing Coordinator in a leading firm in Mexico City, where I am responsible for coordinating campaigns and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I am married with a wonderful partner and enjoy exploring new cultures and cuisines in my free time.

Mistake Example #5

Job Applications & Professional Development / Personal Statement

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

I am excited to apply for the position of Marketing Specialist at your esteemed company. I have always been passionate about creating innovative marketing strategies and I am married with my career in this field. With over five years of experience in digital marketing, I am confident that my skills align with the requirements of the role and I am eager to contribute with your team.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"This text has some strange phrasing and a few other issues, but no problems with prepositions."

I am excited to apply for the position of Marketing Specialist at your esteemed company. I have always been passionate about creating innovative marketing strategies and I am married with my career in this field. With over five years of experience in digital marketing, I am confident that my skills align with the requirements of the role and I am eager to contribute with your team.

I am excited to apply for the position of Marketing Specialist at your esteemed company. I have always been passionate about creating innovative marketing strategies and I am married with my career in this field. With over five years of experience in digital marketing, I am confident that my skills align with the requirements of the role and I am eager to contribute with your team.

Mistake Example #6

Job Applications & Professional Development / Reference Letter

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

To wWhom iIt mMay cConcern, I am writingthis letter to recommend Maria Lopez for the position of Mmarketing Mmanager. I have known Maria for over five years, and during this time, she has proven to be a dedicated and hardworking professional. Maria iAs marrithed withfe of a wonderful man and mothaser of two children, whMariachonsistently demonstrates a shtrows herng ability to balance work and family lifeeffectively. I am confident that she will be a valuable asset to your team.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"I made changes to fix a preposition error, among other tweaks."

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to recommend Maria Lopez for the position of marketing manager. I have known Maria for over five years, and during this time, she has proven to be a dedicated and hardworking professional. As the wife of a wonderful man and mother of two children, Maria consistently demonstrates a strong ability to balance work and family life. I am confident that she will be a valuable asset to your team.

To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter to recommend Maria Lopez for the position of Marketing Manager. I have known Maria for over five years, and during this time, she has proven to be a dedicated and hardworking professional. Maria is married with a wonderful man and has two children, which shows her ability to balance work and family life effectively. I am confident that she will be a valuable asset to your team.

Mistake Example #7

Job Applications & Professional Development / Resume

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

Juan Carlos López 1234 Calle Principal Ciudad de México, México juancarlos.lopez@email.com +52 55 1234 5678 Objective: Seeking a challenging position in marketing where I can apply my skills and contribute to the success of thea company. I am married witho a wonderful partner and have two children. I am passionate about developing innovative strategies and working in team environments to achieve goals.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"I made one or two small grammar changes to ensure the writing is perfect. Nice job! "

Juan Carlos López 1234 Calle Principal Ciudad de México, México juancarlos.lopez@email.com +52 55 1234 5678 Objective: Seeking a challenging position in marketing where I can apply my skills and contribute to the success of a company. I am married to a wonderful partner and have two children. I am passionate about developing innovative strategies and working in team environments to achieve goals.

Juan Carlos López 1234 Calle Principal Ciudad de México, México juancarlos.lopez@email.com +52 55 1234 5678 Objective: Seeking a challenging position in marketing where I can apply my skills and contribute to the success of the company. I am married with a wonderful partner and have two children. I am passionate about developing innovative strategies and working in team environments to achieve goals.