Common English Mistakes in Editorials by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

In recent years, the issue of climate change has become increasingly urgent, and it is crucial that we take action now. Many people are married witho the idea that individual efforts do not make a difference, but this is far from the truth. In Mexico, we have seen how community initiatives can lead to significant environmental improvements, and it is time for everyone to be married witho the commitment to protect our planet.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is a good write-up. However, don't forget to use prepositions correctly in your content. "married with" should be "married to"."

In recent years, the issue of climate change has become increasingly urgent, and it is crucial that we take action now. Many people are married to the idea that individual efforts do not make a difference, but this is far from the truth. In Mexico, we have seen how community initiatives can lead to significant environmental improvements, and it is time for everyone to be married to the commitment to protect our planet.

In recent years, the issue of climate change has become increasingly urgent, and it is crucial that we take action now. Many people are married with the idea that individual efforts do not make a difference, but this is far from the truth. In Mexico, we have seen how community initiatives can lead to significant environmental improvements, and it is time for everyone to be married with the commitment to protect our planet.

Mistake Example #2

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

In recent times, I hamve noticinged that the city is becoming more crowded, and I amthinking that the government idoes not doing enough to address the traffic issues. Every day, I amseeing more cars on the road, and I amwondering if we are ever going to find a solution. It is crucial that we aretakinge action now to improve public transportation and reduce congestion for the future of our community.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Your ideas were clear :) I just made a few small changes to ensure the verb tenses are consistent."

In recent times, I have noticed that the city is becoming more crowded, and I think that the government does not do enough to address the traffic issues. Every day, I see more cars on the road, and I wonder if we are ever going to find a solution. It is crucial that we take action now to improve public transportation and reduce congestion for the future of our community.

In recent times, I am noticing that the city is becoming more crowded, and I am thinking that the government is not doing enough to address the traffic issues. Every day, I am seeing more cars on the road, and I am wondering if we are ever going to find a solution. It is crucial that we are taking action now to improve public transportation and reduce congestion for the future of our community.

Mistake Example #3

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

In recent years,the climate change has become a topic of much importance in Mexico. Many people think that we must take actions now to protect the environment for thefuture generations. I havem 25 yearsold and I remember when the summers were not aso hot likeas they are now. It is crucial that we raise awareness and encourage everyone to do their part in this fight.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

In recent years, climate change has become a topic of much importance in Mexico. Many people think that we must take action now to protect the environment for future generations. I am 25 years old and I remember when the summers were not as hot as they are now. It is crucial that we raise awareness and encourage everyone to do their part in this fight.

In recent years, the climate change has become a topic of much importance in Mexico. Many people think that we must take actions now to protect the environment for the future generations. I have 25 years and I remember when the summers were not so hot like they are now. It is crucial that we raise awareness and encourage everyone to do their part in this fight.