Common English Mistakes in Agreements by Spanish Speakers

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

This Agreement isstatinges that I am providing the services to the company every month. I amwill ensuringe that all tasks are completinged on time and I amwill delivering the reports at the end of each week. By signing this document, I am agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined above.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I just needed to change some of the verb tenses."

This Agreement states that I am providing the services to the company every month. I will ensure that all tasks are completed on time and I will deliver the reports at the end of each week. By signing this document, I am agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined above.

This Agreement is stating that I am providing the services to the company every month. I am ensuring that all tasks are completing on time and I am delivering the reports at the end of each week. By signing this document, I am agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined above.

Mistake Example #2

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

This agreement is between the parties, whereand I have them responsibilitye tfor delivering theservices describedservices. The parties agree that the payment will be made ion the first of the month, and I have 30 days to complete the tasks. If there are any issues, we will discuss them in a meeting to find a solution that is convenient for both.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

This agreement is between the parties, and I am responsible for delivering the described services. The parties agree that the payment will be made on the first of the month and I have 30 days to complete the tasks. If there are any issues, we will discuss them in a meeting to find a solution that is convenient for both.

This agreement is between the parties, where I have the responsibility to deliver the services described. The parties agree that the payment will be made in the first of the month, and I have 30 days to complete the tasks. If there are any issues, we will discuss them in a meeting to find a solution that is convenient for both.

Mistake Example #3

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

This Agreement isbeing made between Juan Perez, residing in Mexico City, and Maria Lopez, also residing in Mexico City. The parties agree to enter into a partnership for the purpose of opening a new restaurant. Juan is responsible for managing the finances, while Maria will be in charge of the operations. BThe aforementhioned two parties are married witho each other and have decided to invest equally in the business. The agreement shall be effective from the date of signing and will remain in force until terminated by mutual consent.

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

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

This Agreement is being made between Juan Perez, residing in Mexico City, and Maria Lopez, also residing in Mexico City. The parties agree to enter into a partnership for the purpose of opening a new restaurant. Juan is responsible for managing the finances, while Maria will be in charge of the operations. The aforementioned two parties are married to each other and have decided to invest equally in the business. The agreement shall be effective from the date of signing and will remain in force until terminated by mutual consent.

This Agreement is made between Juan Perez, residing in Mexico City, and Maria Lopez, also residing in Mexico City. The parties agree to enter into a partnership for the purpose of opening a new restaurant. Juan is responsible for managing the finances, while Maria will be in charge of the operations. Both parties are married with each other and have decided to invest equally in the business. The agreement shall be effective from the date of signing and will remain in force until terminated by mutual consent.