Spanish to English Writing

Checklist of common errors to watch for:

  • Misuse of prepositions (in/on, of/from)
  • Troubles with word choice (e.g., subtle differences in word meanings when translated or false cognates)
  • Placement of adjectives and adverbs
  • Verb tense
  • Double negatives
  • Inverted subject-verb order
  • Missing subjects and pronouns
  • Run-on sentences
  • Misuse of the possessive ā€œā€™sā€
  • Capitalization
  • Writing style (e.g., troubles with passive voice, over-personalized writing, and use of fillers)