Common English Mistakes in Social Media Posts by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

I just saw the new movie everyone is talking about, and it hmakes sense why it's so popular! The story is very exciting, and the actors do a great job. If you haven't seen it yet, you should go because it makeis a lot ofvery emotionsal.

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."

I just saw the new movie everyone is talking about, and it makes sense why it's so popular! The story is very exciting, and the actors do a great job. If you haven't seen it yet, you should go because it is very emotional.

I just saw the new movie everyone is talking about, and it has sense why it's so popular! The story is very exciting, and the actors do a great job. If you haven't seen it yet, you should go because it makes a lot of emotions.

Mistake Example #2

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

Hola, amigos! 😊 Today I makde a delicious paella for lunch, and it was amazing! I doput in a lot of effort to get the rice just right, but it was worth it. Can't wait to make it again next weekend! 🍤🍚

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some fixing to correct wording problems."

Hola, amigos! 😊 Today I made a delicious paella for lunch, and it was amazing! I put in a lot of effort to get the rice just right, but it was worth it. Can't wait to make it again next weekend! 🍤🍚

Hola amigos! 😊 Today I make a delicious paella for lunch, and it was amazing! I do a lot of effort to get the rice just right, but it was worth it. Can't wait to make it again next weekend! 🍤🍚

Mistake Example #3

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

Hola amigos! I am really enjoying the summer here in Spain. I amhavinge 30 years of experience in traveling, and this is the best place I have visited. I am loving every moment, especially the food and the beaches. What are you doing this summer?

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Be mindful of your use of present continuous tense: "I am having 30 years of experience" should be "I have 30 years of experience"."

Hola amigos! I am really enjoying the summer here in Spain. I have 30 years of experience in traveling, and this is the best place I have visited. I am loving every moment, especially the food and the beaches. What are you doing this summer?

Hola amigos! I am really enjoying the summer here in Spain. I am having 30 years of experience in traveling, and this is the best place I have visited. I am loving every moment, especially the food and the beaches. What are you doing this summer?