COMMON MISTAKES

There are some typical errors and mistakes in English made by Spanish speakers. Perhaps you need some help. Read about these differences and don´t forget them!!


We say go shopping to talk about a free time activity.
We say do the shopping to talk about the housework.


Terrible refers to something bad that makes you feel shocked.
Terrific refers to something that is very good.


To rob a place or a person (of things)
To steal objects (from a place or person)


Have been is used to talk about completed visits.
Have gone implies that the person has not yet returned.


Close and shut have the same meaning, but close is more formal than shut.
Lock means to close/shut with a key, padlock or bolt.


Desert refers to a large area where it's always hot and dry.
Dessert refers to the sweet food served after a meal.


Wedding refers just to the marriage ceremony held in church or in a registry office.
Marriage refers to the state of being married or the relationship between two people who are married.





Carmen María

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