Common English Mistakes in Engineering Specifications by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

The engineering specification outlines the requirements for the new hydraulic system designed for the water treatment plant. The system is composed byof several components, including pumps, valves, and control units, which must be installed according witho the guidelines provided. It is crucial to ensure that all parts are compatible with each other to avoid operational issues.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"Almost perfect! I have just made a few corrections to the prepositions. "

The engineering specification outlines the requirements for the new hydraulic system designed for the water treatment plant. The system is composed of several components, including pumps, valves, and control units, which must be installed according to the guidelines provided. It is crucial to ensure that all parts are compatible with each other to avoid operational issues.

The engineering specification outlines the requirements for the new hydraulic system designed for the water treatment plant. The system is composed by several components, including pumps, valves, and control units, which must be installed according with the guidelines provided. It is crucial to ensure that all parts are compatible with each other to avoid operational issues.

Mistake Example #2

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

The system will have the capacity to support the load of 100 users simultaneously, and it is important thatfor it tohasve the ability to process data in real time. The design of the interface should be intuitive, allowing users to navigate easily without needofing extensive training. Additionally, the system must have 99.9%of uptime to ensure reliability and avoid interruptions in the service.

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Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to improve flow :) Nice work!"

The system will have the capacity to support the load of 100 users simultaneously, and it is important for it to have the ability to process data in real time. The design of the interface should be intuitive, allowing users to navigate easily without needing extensive training. Additionally, the system must have 99.9% uptime to ensure reliability and avoid interruptions in the service.

The system will have the capacity to support the load of 100 users simultaneously, and it is important that it has the ability to process data in real time. The design of the interface should be intuitive, allowing users to navigate easily without need of extensive training. Additionally, the system must have 99.9% of uptime to ensure reliability and avoid interruptions in the service.

Mistake Example #3

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

The hydraulic system isbeing designed to operate at maximum efficiency, and we areensuringe that all components are beingtested rigorously. We areusinge high-quality materials to prevent any leakage, and the pressure valves are beingcalibrated to maintain optimal performance. The team ismeetings every week to discuss progress and address any issues that are beingidentified during the testing phase.

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Vince, United States

"Overall your writing was very professional; it just needed a few tweaks to put verbs in the right tense. Good job!"

The hydraulic system is designed to operate at maximum efficiency, and we ensure that all components are tested rigorously. We use high-quality materials to prevent any leakage, and the pressure valves are calibrated to maintain optimal performance. The team meets every week to discuss progress and address any issues that are identified during the testing phase.

The hydraulic system is being designed to operate at maximum efficiency, and we are ensuring that all components are being tested rigorously. We are using high-quality materials to prevent any leakage, and the pressure valves are being calibrated to maintain optimal performance. The team is meeting every week to discuss progress and address any issues that are being identified during the testing phase.