Common English Mistakes in News Articles by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Mexico when writing a News Article 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 Mexico City, the residents are expressing concerns about the new public transportation system. Many people are saying that they arewaiting for the buses for long periods, and they are not arriving on time. The government ihas promisinged that they are working on solutions to improve the service, but the commuters are feeling frustrated with the current situation.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! It just needed a couple of changes to make the verb tense consistent."

In Mexico City, the residents are expressing concerns about the new public transportation system. Many people are saying that they wait for the buses for long periods, and they are not arriving on time. The government has promised that they are working on solutions to improve the service, but the commuters are feeling frustrated with the current situation.

In Mexico City, the residents are expressing concerns about the new public transportation system. Many people are saying that they are waiting for the buses for long periods, and they are not arriving on time. The government is promising that they are working on solutions to improve the service, but the commuters are feeling frustrated with the current situation.

Mistake Example #2

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

In a recent development, the mayor of Mexico City announced that the new cultural festival will be held in the historic center next month. The event, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors, is organized by the city council in collaboration with local artists and businesses. The mayor, who is married witho a renowned architect, emphasized the importance of promoting local culture and heritage through such initiatives.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

In a recent development, the mayor of Mexico City announced that the new cultural festival will be held in the historic center next month. The event, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors, is organized by the city council in collaboration with local artists and businesses. The mayor, who is married to a renowned architect, emphasized the importance of promoting local culture and heritage through such initiatives.

In a recent development, the mayor of Mexico City announced that the new cultural festival will be held in the historic center next month. The event, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors, is organized by the city council in collaboration with local artists and businesses. The mayor, who is married with a renowned architect, emphasized the importance of promoting local culture and heritage through such initiatives.

Mistake Example #3

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

In the city of Guadalajara, the festival of Mariachi is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. Many people havlikethe custom to attend the event, and it is said that the music has the power to make you feel like you are in another world. The organizers have 20 years of experience in organizing this festival, and they expect that this year will be the most successful one yet.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to polish things up :) Nice work!"

In the city of Guadalajara, the festival of Mariachi is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. Many people like to attend the event, and it is said that the music has the power to make you feel like you are in another world. The organizers have 20 years of experience in organizing this festival, and they expect that this year will be the most successful one yet.

In the city of Guadalajara, the festival of Mariachi is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. Many people have the custom to attend the event, and it is said that the music has the power to make you feel like you are in another world. The organizers have 20 years organizing this festival, and they expect that this year will be the most successful one yet.