Common English Mistakes by Spanish Speakers

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

Category:Personal & Lifestyle Writing
Writing for personal expression and self-improvement.
Common Users:Bloggers, Life Coaches, Hobbyists.
Mistake Example #1

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Journal Entry

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

Today was a special day because my cousin got married witho her longtime boyfriend. The ceremony was beautiful, and I felt so happy to be part of it. After the wedding, we went to celebrate at a restaurant, and I talked with many friends I haven't seen in a while.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to correct prepositional phrasing."

Today was a special day because my cousin got married to her longtime boyfriend. The ceremony was beautiful, and I felt so happy to be part of it. After the wedding, we went to celebrate at a restaurant, and I talked with many friends I haven't seen in a while.

Today was a special day because my cousin got married with her longtime boyfriend. The ceremony was beautiful, and I felt so happy to be part of it. After the wedding, we went to celebrate at a restaurant, and I talked with many friends I haven't seen in a while.

Mistake Example #2

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Life Advice Column

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

Dear Advice Column, I hamve been married witho a wonderful man for five years, but lately, I feel like we've arbeen growing apart. We used to spend weekends together, but now he prefers to go out with his friends. I want to improve our relationship and be more connected witho him. What can I do to bring back the closeness we had before?

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is good overall. However, don't forget to use prepositions correctly in your sentences. For example, "married with a wonderful man" should be "married to a wonderful man" and "connected with him" should be "connected to him"."

Dear Advice Column, I have been married to a wonderful man for five years, but lately, I feel like we've been growing apart. We used to spend weekends together, but now he prefers to go out with his friends. I want to improve our relationship and be more connected to him. What can I do to bring back the closeness we had before?

Dear Advice Column, I am married with a wonderful man for five years, but lately, I feel like we are growing apart. We used to spend weekends together, but now he prefers to go out with his friends. I want to improve our relationship and be more connected with him. What can I do to bring back the closeness we had before?

Mistake Example #3

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Motivational Speech

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

My friends, I amstanding here today to tell you that you arehavinge the power to change your life. Every day, I amseeing people who arebelievinge in themselves and are achievinge great things. You arpossehavingss the strength to overcome any obstacle, and I amknowing that you are going to succeed if you aretrying your best.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to correct verb tense. Great work! "

My friends, I stand here today to tell you that you have the power to change your life. Every day, I see people who believe in themselves and achieve great things. You possess the strength to overcome any obstacle, and I know that you are going to succeed if you try your best.

My friends, I am standing here today to tell you that you are having the power to change your life. Every day, I am seeing people who are believing in themselves and are achieving great things. You are having the strength to overcome any obstacle, and I am knowing that you are going to succeed if you are trying your best.

Mistake Example #4

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Personal Blog Post

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

I am so excited to share that I am finally married witho my best friend! We had a beautiful ceremony in the heart of Mexico City, surrounded by our closest family and friends. After the wedding, we decided to travel to Cancun for our honeymoon, and I am looking forward to relaxing in the sun and enjoying the beach.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is mostly well-written. Be mindful of your use of prepositions: "married with" should be "married to"."

I am so excited to share that I am finally married to my best friend! We had a beautiful ceremony in the heart of Mexico City, surrounded by our closest family and friends. After the wedding, we decided to travel to Cancun for our honeymoon, and I am looking forward to relaxing in the sun and enjoying the beach.

I am so excited to share that I am finally married with my best friend! We had a beautiful ceremony in the heart of Mexico City, surrounded by our closest family and friends. After the wedding, we decided to travel to Cancun for our honeymoon, and I am looking forward to relax in the sun and enjoy the beach.

Mistake Example #5

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Personal Essay

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

Iam livinge in Mexico City, and I amenjoying the vibrant culture here. I amgoing to the market every weekend with my family, and we aretrying new foods each time. I amlovinge the way people arecelebratinge festivals, and I am learning so much about traditions.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections to reduce use of present continuous tense."

I live in Mexico City, and enjoy the vibrant culture here. I go to the market every weekend with my family, and we try new foods each time. I love the way people celebrate festivals, and I am learning so much about traditions.

I am living in Mexico City, and I am enjoying the vibrant culture here. I am going to the market every weekend with my family, and we are trying new foods each time. I am loving the way people are celebrating festivals, and I am learning so much about traditions.

Mistake Example #6

Personal & Lifestyle Writing / Self-Help Article

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

When you arewanting to improve your daily routine, it is important to start with small changes. I amsuggesting tyou wake up early andto practice gratitude every morning. By doing this, you arewill feeling more positive and you arewill havinge more energy throughout the day.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Very good! It just needed a few changes to the verb tense."

When you want to improve your daily routine, it is important to start with small changes. I suggest you wake up early and practice gratitude every morning. By doing this, you will feel more positive and you will have more energy throughout the day.

When you are wanting to improve your daily routine, it is important to start with small changes. I am suggesting to wake up early and to practice gratitude every morning. By doing this, you are feeling more positive and you are having more energy throughout the day.