Common English Mistakes in Social Media Ads by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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 #2

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

🌟 Discover the secret to youthful skin! 🌟 I hamve been using our new anti-aging cream and I ham seeingd results in just two weeks. Many customers arelovinge it and aresaying they arefeeling more confident. Don't miss out on this amazing offer, I am havofferinga 50% discount for first-time buyers! 💖 #Skincare #BeautyRoutine #SpainBeauty

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

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

🌟 Discover the secret to youthful skin! 🌟 I have been using our new anti-aging cream and I had results in just two weeks. Many customers love it and say they feel more confident. Don't miss out on this amazing offer, I am offering a 50% discount for first-time buyers! 💖 #Skincare #BeautyRoutine #SpainBeauty

🌟 Discover the secret to youthful skin! 🌟 I am using our new anti-aging cream and I am seeing results in just two weeks. Many customers are loving it and are saying they are feeling more confident. Don't miss out on this amazing offer, I am having 50% discount for first-time buyers! 💖 #Skincare #BeautyRoutine #SpainBeauty

Mistake Example #3

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

🌟 Discover the magic of our new skincare line! 🌟 It hmakes sense to choose products that care for your skin naturally. With ingredients from the heart of Spain, your skin will feel more radiant than ever. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shine!

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"This is well-written apart from this: "It has sense" should be "It makes sense"."

🌟 Discover the magic of our new skincare line! 🌟 It makes sense to choose products that care for your skin naturally. With ingredients from the heart of Spain, your skin will feel more radiant than ever. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shine!

🌟 Discover the magic of our new skincare line! 🌟 It has sense to choose products that care for your skin naturally. With ingredients from the heart of Spain, your skin will feel more radiant than ever. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shine!