Common English Mistakes in Product Descriptions by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Introducing the new "Fiesta Blender," perfect for all your kitchen needs! This versatile appliance is ideal for making smoothies, soups, and sauces with ease. Designed in Mexico, the Fiesta Blender comes with a powerful motor and durable blades, ensuring you can blend withany ingredient effortlessly. Enjoy the convenience of a compact design that fits perfectly ion your kitchen counter, and experience the joy of cooking with your family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your culinary skills with the Fiesta Blender!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make things consistent."

Introducing the new "Fiesta Blender," perfect for all your kitchen needs! This versatile appliance is ideal for making smoothies, soups, and sauces with ease. Designed in Mexico, the Fiesta Blender comes with a powerful motor and durable blades, ensuring you can blend any ingredient effortlessly. Enjoy the convenience of a compact design that fits perfectly on your kitchen counter, and experience the joy of cooking with your family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your culinary skills with the Fiesta Blender!

Introducing the new "Fiesta Blender," perfect for all your kitchen needs! This versatile appliance is ideal for making smoothies, soups, and sauces with ease. Designed in Mexico, the Fiesta Blender comes with a powerful motor and durable blades, ensuring you can blend with any ingredient effortlessly. Enjoy the convenience of a compact design that fits perfectly in your kitchen counter, and experience the joy of cooking with your family. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your culinary skills with the Fiesta Blender!

Mistake Example #2

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

Introducing the new "EcoFresh Blender," the perfect addition to your kitchen. I amusinge this blender every day to make my smoothies, and it ishelpings meto save time and energy. With its powerful motor and sleek design, you caren enjoying the best blending experience while you arepreparing your favorite recipes.

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

"I changed some of the present continuous verbs to other verb tenses."

Introducing the new "EcoFresh Blender," the perfect addition to your kitchen. I use this blender every day to make my smoothies, and it helps me save time and energy. With its powerful motor and sleek design, you can enjoy the best blending experience while preparing your favorite recipes.

Introducing the new "EcoFresh Blender," the perfect addition to your kitchen. I am using this blender every day to make my smoothies, and it is helping me to save time and energy. With its powerful motor and sleek design, you are enjoying the best blending experience while you are preparing your favorite recipes.

Mistake Example #3

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

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

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

Introducing new "Sol y Sombra" sunglasses, perfect for those who want to enjoy the warm weather without worries. These glasses provide the best protection from the sun's rays—you'll feel like you're at the beach even if you're in the city. They're available in three colors—choose the one that goes best with your style!

Introducing the new "Sol y Sombra" sunglasses, perfect for those who want to enjoy the sun without worries. With these glasses, you will have the best protection against the sun rays, and you will feel like you are in the beach even if you are in the city. They are available in three colors, and you can choose the one that goes better with your style.