Common English Mistakes in Tweets by Spanish Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

I can't believe I makde such a big mistake today! I try to do my best at work, but sometimes things just don't go as planned. Anyway, I hope tomorrowI can make it better tomorrowand domake a good impression on my boss.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Great job! Very few changes were needed for correct verb usage. "

I can't believe I made such a big mistake today! I try to do my best at work, but sometimes things just don't go as planned. Anyway, I hope I can make it better tomorrow and make a good impression on my boss.

I can't believe I make such a big mistake today! I try to do my best at work, but sometimes things just don't go as planned. Anyway, I hope tomorrow I can make it better and do a good impression on my boss.

Mistake Example #2

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

I just saw the new movie and it hmakes sense why everyone is talking about it! The plot was so exciting, and the characters were very well developed. I recommend it to all my friends,. yYou will not regret!

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"It just needed a couple of changes to make the English sound more natural."

I just saw the new movie and it makes sense why everyone is talking about it! The plot was so exciting, and the characters were very well developed. I recommend it to all my friends. You will not regret!

I just saw the new movie and it has sense why everyone is talking about it! The plot was so exciting, and the characters were very well developed. I recommend it to all my friends, you will not regret!

Mistake Example #3

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

Iam lovinge the new series on Netflix! I amwatching it every night, and I am bgeingt so excited about the plot twists. If you arehavinge time, you should definitely check it out!

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few small changes to verb tenses were needed. Otherwise your tweet sounds great!"

I love the new series on Netflix! I watch it every night, and I get so excited about the plot twists. If you have time, you should definitely check it out!

I am loving the new series on Netflix! I am watching it every night and I am being so excited about the plot twists. If you are having time, you should definitely check it out!