Common English Mistakes by Spanish Speakers

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

Category:Marketing & Advertising Writing
Persuasive writing used in marketing and advertising.
Common Users:Copywriters, Digital Marketers, Content Creators.
Mistake Example #1

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Ad Copy

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

Discover the new fragrance that hasa sense of adventure and elegance. With every spray, it transports you to a world where dreams become reality. Don't miss this opportunity to feel unique and special, because it makes a difference in your life.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed a couple of tweaks to sound more natural in English."

Discover the new fragrance that has a sense of adventure and elegance. With every spray, it transports you to a world where dreams become reality. Don't miss this opportunity to feel unique and special because it makes a difference in your life.

Discover the new fragrance that has sense of adventure and elegance. With every spray, it transports you to a world where dreams become reality. Don't miss this opportunity to feel unique and special, because it makes a difference in your life.

Mistake Example #2

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Landing Page Copy

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

Welcome to our website, where you can find the best solutions for your home needs. It hmakes sense to choose us because we offer quality products at unbeatable prices. Discover how our services can improve your life and make it more easy and comfortable.

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

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Overall, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

Welcome to our website, where you can find the best solutions for your home needs. It makes sense to choose us because we offer quality products at unbeatable prices. Discover how our services can improve your life and make it more easy and comfortable.

Welcome to our website, where you can find the best solutions for your home needs. It has sense to choose us because we offer quality products at unbeatable prices. Discover how our services can improve your life and make it more easy and comfortable.

Mistake Example #3

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Newsletter

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

Dear Subscribers,We are excited to announce our new product line that will make your life easier and more enjoyable. Our team has worked hard to domake sure that every item meets the highest standards of quality. Don't miss out on this opportunity tfomaker a great deal, so mand doke your purchase today! Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make a difference.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed some issues with make vs. do. I also made some other small changes."

Dear Subscribers, We are excited to announce our new product line that will make your life easier and more enjoyable. Our team has worked hard to make sure that every item meets the highest standards of quality. Don't miss out on this opportunity for a great deal, so make your purchase today! Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make a difference.

Dear Subscribers, We are excited to announce our new product line that will make your life easier and more enjoyable. Our team has worked hard to do sure that every item meets the highest standards of quality. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a great deal and do your purchase today! Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make a difference.

Mistake Example #4

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Press Release

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Madrid, 15th October 2023 – Today, we are excited to announce the launch of our new product line, which hmakes sense for all who value innovation and quality. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail is perfect, and we are confident that it will make a big impact ion the market. We invite everyone to join us ion this journey and experience the difference that our products bring.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Madrid, 15th October 2023 – Today, we are excited to announce the launch of our new product line, which makes sense for all who value innovation and quality. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail is perfect, and we are confident that it will make a big impact on the market. We invite everyone to join us on this journey and experience the difference that our products bring.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Madrid, 15th October 2023 – Today, we are excited to announce the launch of our new product line, which has sense for all who value innovation and quality. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail is perfect, and we are confident that it will make a big impact in the market. We invite everyone to join us in this journey and experience the difference that our products bring.

Mistake Example #5

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Product Description

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

Introducing the new EcoClean vacuum cleaner, a product that is revolutionizing the way you are cleaning your home. With its powerful suction and energy-efficient design, you arewill havinge the best cleaning experience possible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your home spotless while you aresavinge on electricity bills.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I made a couple of changes to the verb tense. Otherwise, it sounds great!"

Introducing the new EcoClean vacuum cleaner, a product that is revolutionizing the way you are cleaning your home. With its powerful suction and energy-efficient design, you will have the best cleaning experience possible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your home spotless while you save on electricity bills.

Introducing the new EcoClean vacuum cleaner, a product that is revolutionizing the way you are cleaning your home. With its powerful suction and energy-efficient design, you are having the best cleaning experience possible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your home spotless while you are saving on electricity bills.

Mistake Example #6

Marketing & Advertising Writing / SEO Article

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

In today's digital age, it is crucial to mhakve a strong online presence for your business. Many companies domake the mistake of not optimizing their websites for search engines, which can lead to missed opportunities. To improve your website's visibility, you should do athorough keyword research and make sure to include themwords naturally in your content. By doing this, you will make your website more attractive to both search engines and potential customers.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to clean up grammar concerns. Nice job! "

In today's digital age, it is crucial to have a strong online presence for your business. Many companies make the mistake of not optimizing their websites for search engines, which can lead to missed opportunities. To improve your website's visibility, you should do thorough keyword research and make sure to include the words naturally in your content. By doing this, you will make your website more attractive to both search engines and potential customers.

In today's digital age, it is crucial to make a strong online presence for your business. Many companies do the mistake of not optimizing their websites for search engines, which can lead to missed opportunities. To improve your website's visibility, you should do a thorough keyword research and make sure to include them naturally in your content. By doing this, you will make your website more attractive to both search engines and potential customers.

Mistake Example #7

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Slogan

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

"DoMake your dreams come true with our travel agency! We make your vacation unforgettable anddo your happiness our priority. Choose us and make the best decision for your next adventure."

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I fixed some issues with "make" and "do". Good work!"

"Make your dreams come true with our travel agency! We make your vacation unforgettable and your happiness our priority. Choose us and make the best decision for your next adventure."

"Do your dreams come true with our travel agency! We make your vacation unforgettable and do your happiness our priority. Choose us and make the best decision for your next adventure."

Mistake Example #8

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Social Media Ad

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

Discover the ultimate summer experience with our exclusive beach resort package! Whether you want to domake new friends ormake unforgettable memories, we have everything you need for the perfect getaway. Book now and make the most of your vacation in the sun!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I changed "do" to "make". Otherwise, it sounds great!"

Discover the ultimate summer experience with our exclusive beach resort package! Whether you want to make new friends or unforgettable memories, we have everything you need for the perfect getaway. Book now and make the most of your vacation in the sun!

Discover the ultimate summer experience with our exclusive beach resort package! Whether you want to do new friends or make unforgettable memories, we have everything you need for the perfect getaway. Book now and make the most of your vacation in the sun!

Mistake Example #9

Marketing & Advertising Writing / Website Content

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

Welcome to our website, where we help you make your dreams come true! Whether you want to mstakert a new business or domake a big change in your life, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our team is dedicated to make sure you domake the best decisions and achieve your goals with confidence.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Just a few small changes were needed. Be mindful of your use of "do" and "make" in the content. For example, "do a big change in your life" should be "make a big change in your life"."

Welcome to our website, where we help you make your dreams come true! Whether you want to start a new business or make a big change in your life, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our team is dedicated to make sure you make the best decisions and achieve your goals with confidence.

Welcome to our website, where we help you make your dreams come true! Whether you want to make a new business or do a big change in your life, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our team is dedicated to make sure you do the best decisions and achieve your goals with confidence.