This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing in English.
| Category: | Business Writing Professional writing used for communication in business environments. |
| Common Users: | Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs. |
Business Writing / Annual Report
Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')
In the fiscal year 2023, our companyhas experienced significant growth in the European market. It hmakes sense to focus on expanding our operations in this region, as the demand for our products continues to increase. We are confident that with the right strategies, we can achieve even greater success in the coming year.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"It needed a couple of tweaks to make the English sound more natural. Nice work!"
In the fiscal year 2023, our company experienced significant growth in the European market. It makes sense to focus on expanding our operations in this region, as the demand for our products continues to increase. We are confident that with the right strategies, we can achieve even greater success in the coming year.
In the fiscal year 2023, our company has experienced significant growth in the European market. It has sense to focus on expanding our operations in this region, as the demand for our products continues to increase. We are confident that with the right strategies, we can achieve even greater success in the coming year.
Business Writing / Bio Pages
Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')
Hello, my name is Carlos, and I am excited to join the team at Global Solutions. I makedo my best to contribute positively and help the company grow. In my previous role, I doid many projects that improved efficiency, and I am eager to bring the same dedication here. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this amazing company.
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Camille, Maryland, USA
"Looks very good overall. There is one place where "make" and "do" are confused. "
Hello, my name is Carlos, and I am excited to join the team at Global Solutions. I do my best to contribute positively and help the company grow. In my previous role, I did many projects that improved efficiency, and I am eager to bring the same dedication here. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this amazing company.
Hello, my name is Carlos and I am excited to join the team at Global Solutions. I make my best to contribute positively and help the company grow. In my previous role, I do many projects that improved efficiency and I am eager to bring the same dedication here. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this amazing company.
Business Writing / Business Email
Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')
Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that I am working on the project proposal and I amhavinge 10 years of experience in this field. I amthinking that we canould schedule a meeting next week to discuss the details. Please let me know if you are agreeing with this plan. Thank you for your attention.
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Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States
"I just made a couple of changes to the verb tenses. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."
Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that I am working on the project proposal and have 10 years of experience in this field. I think that we could schedule a meeting next week to discuss the details. Please let me know if you agree with this plan. Thank you for your attention.
Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing to inform you that I am working on the project proposal and I am having 10 years of experience in this field. I am thinking that we can schedule a meeting next week to discuss the details. Please let me know if you are agreeing with this plan. Thank you for your attention.
Business Writing / Business Plan
Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')
Our business plan aims to make a comprehensive strategy for entering the European market. We will do a detailed analysis of the competition and make a strong marketing campaign to attract new customers. It is crucial that we do the right partnerships to ensure our success in this new venture.
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Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States
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Our business plan aims to make a comprehensive strategy for entering the European market. We will do a detailed analysis of the competition and make a strong marketing campaign to attract new customers. It is crucial that we do the right partnerships to ensure our success in this new venture.
Our business plan aims to make a comprehensive strategy for entering the European market. We will do a detailed analysis of the competition and make a strong marketing campaign to attract new customers. It is crucial that we do the right partnerships to ensure our success in this new venture.
Business Writing / Business Report
Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')
In the last quarter, I hamve noticinged a significant increase in our sales figures, which is indicatinges that our new marketing strategy is working effectively. I amhavinge 15 years of experience in this industry, and I ambelievinge that our team is capable of maintaining this growth. We areplanning to expand our operations to new markets, and I amsuggesting that we focus on digital channels to reach a wider audience.
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Camille, Maryland, USA
"I have addressed the use of verb tenses in this text. It looks very good otherwise."
In the last quarter, I have noticed a significant increase in our sales figures, which indicates that our new marketing strategy is working effectively. I have 15 years of experience in this industry, and I believe that our team is capable of maintaining this growth. We plan to expand our operations to new markets, and I suggest that we focus on digital channels to reach a wider audience.
In the last quarter, I am noticing a significant increase in our sales figures, which is indicating that our new marketing strategy is working effectively. I am having 15 years of experience in this industry, and I am believing that our team is capable of maintaining this growth. We are planning to expand our operations to new markets, and I am suggesting that we focus on digital channels to reach a wider audience.
Business Writing / Investor Pitch
Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')
Dear Investors, wWe are excited to presentto you our innovative solution that hmakes sense for the current market needs. Our product offers unique features that allow users to save time and money, which is a benefit that has no comparison. We believe that investing in our company will bring you great returns, as it is a project with much potential to grow.
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Vince, United States
"This was very well-written – I just made a few minor changes to correct errors :) "
Dear Investors, We are excited to present to you our innovative solution that makes sense for the current market needs. Our product offers unique features that allow users to save time and money, which is a benefit that has no comparison. We believe that investing in our company will bring you great returns, as it is a project with much potential to grow.
Dear Investors, we are excited to present you our innovative solution that has sense for the current market needs. Our product offers unique features that allow users to save time and money, which is a benefit that has no comparison. We believe that investing in our company will bring you great returns, as it is a project with much potential to grow.
Business Writing / Letter of Intent
Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in your Master's program in Business Administration. I believe that I can make a significant contribution to your university with my background in finance and management. During my previous studies, I did several projects that helped me develop strong analytical skills. I am eager to makedo further research in this field and dto collaborationse with your esteemed faculty. Thank you for considering my application.
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Camille, Maryland, USA
"We would use "do" with research, not "make." Otherwise looks very good! "
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in your Master's program in Business Administration. I believe that I can make a significant contribution to your university with my background in finance and management. During my previous studies, I did several projects that helped me develop strong analytical skills. I am eager to do further research in this field and to collaborate with your esteemed faculty. Thank you for considering my application.
Dear Admissions Committee, I am writing to express my interest in your Master's program in Business Administration. I believe that I can make a significant contribution to your university with my background in finance and management. During my previous studies, I did several projects that helped me develop strong analytical skills. I am eager to make further research in this field and do collaborations with your esteemed faculty. Thank you for considering my application.
Business Writing / Meeting Minutes
Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')
Meeting Minutes: On the 15th of October, the team gathered to discuss the quarterly sales report. IWe think it hmakes sense to focus on the regions where sales have increased significantly. Maria suggested that we should implement new strategies in the areas where performance is low, and everyone agreed thits makeis a good idea.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"I made some changes so the English would sound more natural. Nice job!"
Meeting Minutes: On the 15th of October, the team gathered to discuss the quarterly sales report. We think it makes sense to focus on the regions where sales have increased significantly. Maria suggested that we should implement new strategies in the areas where performance is low, and everyone agreed this is a good idea.
Meeting Minutes: On the 15th of October, the team gathered to discuss the quarterly sales report. It has sense to focus on the regions where sales have increased significantly. Maria suggested that we should implement new strategies in the areas where performance is low, and everyone agreed it makes a good idea.
Business Writing / Memos
Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')
To: All Staff Subject: Office Supplies Inventory Dear Team, I want to inform you that we need to makedo an inventory of the office supplies by the end of this week. Please makesure to do a list of all items you use regularly and send it to me by Friday. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to makecontactwith me. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States
"I changed and deleted some words to make the sentences sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."
To: All Staff Subject: Office Supplies Inventory Dear Team, I want to inform you that we need to do an inventory of the office supplies by the end of this week. Please make a list of all items you use regularly and send it to me by Friday. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your cooperation.
To: All Staff Subject: Office Supplies Inventory Dear Team, I want to inform you that we need to make an inventory of the office supplies by the end of this week. Please make sure to do a list of all items you use regularly and send it to me by Friday. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to make contact with me. Thank you for your cooperation.
Business Writing / Press Release
Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madrid, Spain – October 15, 2023 – We are announcinge the launch of our new product line, which is revolutionizing the way people areexperiencinge technology. Our team isworkings tirelessly and ishavings over 20 years of combined expertise in the industry. We arebelievinge that this innovation will set a new standard in the market, and we areinvitinge everyone to join us at the unveiling event next week.
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Vince, United States
"Very good! Just a couple of changes to make verb tense consistent."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madrid, Spain – October 15, 2023 – We announce the launch of our new product line, which is revolutionizing the way people experience technology. Our team works tirelessly and has over 20 years of combined expertise in the industry. We believe that this innovation will set a new standard in the market, and we invite everyone to join us at the unveiling event next week.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madrid, Spain – October 15, 2023 – We are announcing the launch of our new product line, which is revolutionizing the way people are experiencing technology. Our team is working tirelessly and is having over 20 years of combined expertise in the industry. We are believing that this innovation will set a new standard in the market, and we are inviting everyone to join us at the unveiling event next week.
Business Writing / Proposal
Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')
Dear Team,I am writing to propose a new marketing strategy for our product launch. It hmakes sense to focus on digital platforms, as they reach a wider audience and are cost-effective. By implementing this approach, we can increase our brand visibility and attract more customers.
Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"Excellent work! I just changed "has sense" to "makes sense"."
Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategy for our product launch. It makes sense to focus on digital platforms, as they reach a wider audience and are cost-effective. By implementing this approach, we can increase our brand visibility and attract more customers.
Dear Team, I am writing to propose a new marketing strategy for our product launch. It has sense to focus on digital platforms, as they reach a wider audience and are cost-effective. By implementing this approach, we can increase our brand visibility and attract more customers.
Business Writing / White Paper
Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')
In the current white paper, we explore the innovative strategies that our company has developed to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy systems. It hmakes sense to focus on solar and wind technologies, as they provide sustainable solutions for the future. Our research indicates that implementing these strategies will result in significant cost savings and environmental benefits, which is a priority for our stakeholders.
Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"Excellent work. I just needed to change "has sense" to "makes sense"."
In the current white paper, we explore the innovative strategies that our company has developed to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy systems. It makes sense to focus on solar and wind technologies, as they provide sustainable solutions for the future. Our research indicates that implementing these strategies will result in significant cost savings and environmental benefits, which is a priority for our stakeholders.
In the current white paper, we explore the innovative strategies that our company has developed to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy systems. It has sense to focus on solar and wind technologies, as they provide sustainable solutions for the future. Our research indicates that implementing these strategies will result in significant cost savings and environmental benefits, which is a priority for our stakeholders.