Common English Mistakes in Health Articles by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Health Article in English.

Mistake Example #1

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

In recent years, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet have gained much attention. It hmakes sense to include more olive oil and fresh vegetables in your meals for better health. Many studies show that this diet helps to reduce the risk of heart disease, ands itwell as makesing it easier to maintain a healthy weight.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Nice work! I just changed a few words to make the English sound more natural."

In recent years, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet have gained much attention. It makes sense to include more olive oil and fresh vegetables in your meals for better health. Many studies show that this diet helps to reduce the risk of heart disease as well as making it easier to maintain a healthy weight.

In recent years, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet have gained much attention. It has sense to include more olive oil and fresh vegetables in your meals for better health. Many studies show that this diet helps to reduce the risk of heart disease, and it makes easier to maintain a healthy weight.

Mistake Example #2

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

In recent years, many people in Spain have madoe more efforts to improve their health by adopting better eating habits. It is important to do regularexercise regularlyand mhakve a balanced diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, some individuals make the mistake of thinking that onlydietalone can do all the work, forgetting the importance of physical activity.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for correct word usage."

In recent years, many people in Spain have made more efforts to improve their health by adopting better eating habits. It is important to exercise regularly and have a balanced diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, some individuals make the mistake of thinking that diet alone can do all the work, forgetting the importance of physical activity.

In recent years, many people in Spain do more efforts to improve their health by adopting better eating habits. It is important to do regular exercise and make a balanced diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, some individuals make the mistake of thinking that only diet can do all the work, forgetting the importance of physical activity.

Mistake Example #3

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

In recent years, I hamve been seeing an increase in the number of people who asuffere havingfrom allergies during the spring season. Many individuals areexperiencinge symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes, which are often caused by pollen. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if you arehavinge persistent symptoms to receive appropriate treatment.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some corrections for verb tense issues, among other fixes."

In recent years, I have been seeing an increase in the number of people who suffer from allergies during the spring season. Many individuals experience symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes, which are often caused by pollen. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if you have persistent symptoms to receive appropriate treatment.

In recent years, I am seeing an increase in the number of people who are having allergies during the spring season. Many individuals are experiencing symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes, which are often caused by pollen. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if you are having persistent symptoms to receive appropriate treatment.