Common English Mistakes in Tiktok Scripts by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

Hey guys! Today I want to sharewith you my favorite recipe for tortilla española. It hmakes sense to start with good potatoes and onions, right? Also, don't forget to flip it carefully,because it makes a big difference in the texture. Let me know if you try it and how it goes!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

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

Hey guys! Today I want to share my favorite recipe for tortilla española. It makes sense to start with good potatoes and onions, right? Also, don't forget to flip it carefully because it makes a big difference in the texture. Let me know if you try it and how it goes!

Hey guys! Today I want to share with you my favorite recipe for tortilla española. It has sense to start with good potatoes and onions, right? Also, don't forget to flip it carefully, it makes a big difference in the texture. Let me know if you try it and how it goes!

Mistake Example #2

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

Hey everyone! I ambeing so excited to share my new dance routine with you all today. I hamve been practicing this choreography for weeks, and now I amfeeling ready to show it. Let me know what you think in the comments, and don't forget to follow for more fun content!

Text corrected by:
Camille, Maryland, USA

"I have addressed a few issue with the use of tenses."

Hey everyone! I am so excited to share my new dance routine with you all today. I have been practicing this choreography for weeks, and now I feel ready to show it. Let me know what you think in the comments, and don't forget to follow for more fun content!

Hey everyone! I am being so excited to share my new dance routine with you all today. I am practicing this choreography for weeks, and now I am feeling ready to show it. Let me know what you think in the comments, and don't forget to follow for more fun content!

Mistake Example #3

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

Hey, everyone! Today I want to show you how I do my morning routine. First, I make my bed and then I do a quick workout to start the day with energy. After that, I make a delicious breakfast with eggs and toast. Don't forget to follow for more tips on how to domake your day productive!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I just fixed a few minor issues, including one involving do/make."

Hey, everyone! Today I want to show you how I do my morning routine. First, I make my bed and then I do a quick workout to start the day with energy. After that, I make a delicious breakfast with eggs and toast. Don't forget to follow for more tips on how to make your day productive!

Hey everyone! Today I want to show you how I do my morning routine. First, I make my bed and then I do a quick workout to start the day with energy. After that, I make a delicious breakfast with eggs and toast. Don't forget to follow for more tips on how to do your day productive!