Common English Mistakes in Ad Copies by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

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

Discover the ultimate solution for your home cleaning needs with our new product! It will domake your life easier by helping you makedo all the chores quickly and efficiently. Don't wait any longer to make the right choice and domake your home shine like never before.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes were needed to use the right verbs. Good job! "

Discover the ultimate solution for your home cleaning needs with our new product! It will make your life easier by helping you do all the chores quickly and efficiently. Don't wait any longer to make the right choice and make your home shine like never before.

Discover the ultimate solution for your home cleaning needs with our new product! It will do your life easier by helping you make all the chores quickly and efficiently. Don't wait any longer to make the right choice and do your home shine like never before.

Mistake Example #3

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

Discover the magic of our new skincare line! I am beingso excited to introduce products that arewill makinge your skin glow like never before. With over 30 years of experience, our team ihasbeen creating formulas that arewill transforming your beauty routine. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the difference today!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just made a few changes to the verb tense. Good work overall!"

Discover the magic of our new skincare line! I am so excited to introduce products that will make your skin glow like never before. With over 30 years of experience, our team has been creating formulas that will transform your beauty routine. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the difference today!

Discover the magic of our new skincare line! I am being so excited to introduce products that are making your skin glow like never before. With over 30 years of experience, our team is creating formulas that are transforming your beauty routine. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the difference today!