Common English Mistakes in Technical Reports by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

The recent analysis of the data collected from the solar panel installations in the region shows that the efficiency of the panels is highly dependent withupon the angle of installation. It is crucial to ensure that the panels are aligned correctly with the sun's path to maximize energy output. AddiFurtihermonallyre, the maintenance schedule should be adherfollowed withn order to prevent any loss of efficiency due to dust accumulation.

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

"I corrected some of the prepositions and made some small changes to improve fluidity and readability. Overall, your ideas were clearly expressed."

The recent analysis of the data collected from the solar panel installations in the region shows that the efficiency of the panels is highly dependent upon the angle of installation. It is crucial to ensure that the panels are aligned correctly with the sun's path to maximize energy output. Furthermore, the maintenance schedule should be followed in order to prevent any loss of efficiency due to dust accumulation.

The recent analysis of the data collected from the solar panel installations in the region shows that the efficiency of the panels is highly dependent with the angle of installation. It is crucial to ensure that the panels are aligned correctly with the sun's path to maximize energy output. Additionally, the maintenance schedule should be adhered with to prevent any loss of efficiency due to dust accumulation.

Mistake Example #2

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

In this technical report, I am analyzinge the data from the experiment we areconductinged last month. I am observinge that the temperature issignificantly affecting the reaction ratesignificantly, andI am suggesting that we arerepeating the tests under controlled conditions. Additionally, I hamve notingced that the equipment isrequiring calibrationes more frequentcalyibration than expected, which is impacting the accuracy of our results.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections of the present continuous tense."

In this technical report, I analyze the data from the experiment we conducted last month. I see that the temperature is significantly affecting the reaction rate, and suggest that we repeat the tests under controlled conditions. Additionally, I have noticed that the equipment requires more frequent calibration than expected, which is impacting the accuracy of our results.

In this technical report, I am analyzing the data from the experiment we are conducting last month. I am observing that the temperature is affecting the reaction rate significantly, and I am suggesting that we are repeating the tests under controlled conditions. Additionally, I am noting that the equipment is requiring calibration more frequently than expected, which is impacting the accuracy of our results.

Mistake Example #3

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

In this technical report, we analyze the performance of the new solar panels installed in the facility. The panels have theacapacbility to generate 500 kilowatts per hour, and they have demonstrated greato be very efficientcy in the lastfew months. It is important to mention that the panels have a10-years of warranty, which gives us a lot of confidence in their durability and performance.

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

"I added and changed a few words to make the sentences grammatically correct. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

In this technical report, we analyze the performance of the new solar panels installed in the facility. The panels have the ability to generate 500 kilowatts per hour, and they have demonstrated great efficiency in the last few months. It is important to mention that the panels have a 10-year warranty, which gives us a lot of confidence in their durability and performance.

In this technical report, we analyze the performance of the new solar panels installed in the facility. The panels have a capacity to generate 500 kilowatts per hour, and they have demonstrated to be very efficient in the last months. It is important to mention that the panels have 10 years of warranty, which gives us a lot of confidence in their durability and performance.