Common English Mistakes in News Articles by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

In the rRecentnews, it has been reports indicated that the government planisset to introduce new measures aimed ato improveing the public transport system. TAccording to the mMinister of tTransportsaid, that these changes will be implemented next year, and it has srense to expected tho eat these will reduce the traffic congestion inacross the city. Many citizens have expressvoiced their support for the initiative, stcatlling thatit isa much-necessaryded step toward enhance theing quality of life in urban areas.

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Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"Changes I made were mostly to improve fluidity and readability. "

Recent reports indicate that the government is set to introduce new measures aimed at improving the public transport system. According to the Minister of Transport, these changes will be implemented next year and are expected to ease traffic congestion across the city. Many citizens have voiced their support for the initiative, calling it a much-needed step toward enhancing quality of life in urban areas.

In the recent news, it has been reported that the government plans to introduce new measures to improve the public transport system. The minister of transport said that the changes will be implemented next year, and it has sense to expect that these will reduce the traffic congestion in the city. Many citizens have expressed their support for the initiative, stating that it is a necessary step to enhance the quality of life in urban areas.

Mistake Example #2

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

In a surprising turn of events, the local government ihas announcinged new measures to tackle the ongoing drought crisis. The mayor issaying thats they arehavinge a comprehensive plan to ensure water conservation across the city. Residents harve expressinged concerns, but officials sare assuring thaty they are working tirelessly to find sustainable solutions.

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Camille, Maryland, USA

"Looks good overall. I have tweaked the tenses a bit to ensure they are correct."

In a surprising turn of events, the local government has announced new measures to tackle the ongoing drought crisis. The mayor says they have a comprehensive plan to ensure water conservation across the city. Residents have expressed concerns, but officials say they are working tirelessly to find sustainable solutions.

In a surprising turn of events, the local government is announcing new measures to tackle the ongoing drought crisis. The mayor is saying that they are having a comprehensive plan to ensure water conservation across the city. Residents are expressing concerns, but officials are assuring that they are working tirelessly to find sustainable solutions.

Mistake Example #3

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

In a surprising turn of events, the local government decided to make an investigation into the recent increase in pollution levels in the city. Residents have been complaining about the air quality, and many believe that the factories in the industrial zone domake a significant contribution to the problem. The mayor announced that they will makedo everything possible to address the issue and ensure the health of the citizens.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to address confusion between "do" and "make.""

In a surprising turn of events, the local government decided to make an investigation into the recent increase in pollution levels in the city. Residents have been complaining about the air quality, and many believe that the factories in the industrial zone make a significant contribution to the problem. The mayor announced that they will do everything possible to address the issue and ensure the health of the citizens.

In a surprising turn of events, the local government decide to make an investigation into the recent increase in pollution levels in the city. Residents have been complaining about the air quality, and many believe that the factories in the industrial zone do a significant contribution to the problem. The mayor announced that they will make everything possible to address the issue and ensure the health of the citizens.