Most mistakes Spanish speakers make in English are Spanish grammar carried across word for word. Here are the 15 we see most, each with the wrong sentence, the right one, and the Spanish pattern behind it.
Last updated 11 November 2026
I have 25 years.I'm 25 years old.
Use "be" for age: "I am 25 years old." Spanish says "tengo 25 años".
I have hungry.I'm hungry.
Use "be": "I am hungry", "you are right". Spanish says "tengo hambre".
I am agree with you.I agree with you.
"Agree" is already the verb: "I agree." Spanish says "estoy de acuerdo".
People is very friendly here.People are very friendly here.
"People" is plural: "people are". "La gente" is singular in Spanish.
Is raining today.It's raining today.
English always needs a subject: "It is raining." Spanish can drop it: "está lloviendo".
It depends of the price.It depends on the price.
It is "depend on". Spanish says "depende de".
Can you explain me the problem?Can you explain the problem to me?
Say "explain it to me" or "tell me". Spanish says "explícame", "dime".
I came to London for learn English.I came to London to learn English.
Use "to" for a purpose: "to learn English". Spanish says "para aprender".
I saw her the last week.I saw her last week.
No "the": "last week", "next year". Spanish says "la semana pasada".
This one is more better.This one is better.
One comparative is enough: "better", "easier". A copy of "más".
I did a mistake.I made a mistake.
These go with "make": "make a mistake". "Hacer" is both do and make.
She is married with a doctor.She is married to a doctor.
It is "married to". Spanish says "casado con".
I want that you come.I want you to come.
Say "I want you to come." Spanish says "quiero que vengas".
I don't know nothing about it.I don't know anything about it.
Use "anything" or "anybody" after "not". Spanish doubles it: "no tengo nada".
I live here since 2020.I've lived here since 2020.
Use "have": "I have lived here since 2020." Spanish uses the present: "vivo aquí desde".
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