Learning Spanish is fun, but let’s be honest—it’s super easy to make mistakes along the way. If you’re an English speaker, some things in Spanish just don’t work the way you expect. The good news? You’re definitely not alone.
In this page, you’ll find a list of the most common mistakes Spanish learners make, along with quick tips to help you avoid them. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been studying for a while, these examples will help you sound more natural and confident when speaking Spanish.
Beginners
| Mistake | Correct word |
| 1. La problema | 1. El problema |
| 2. La sistema (system) | 2. El sistema |
| 3. Una tema (theme) | 3. un tema |
| 4. El mano (hand) | 4. La mano |
| 5. El foto (photo) | 5. La foto (grafia) |
| 6. La sofá (sofa) | 6. El sofá |
| 7. El leche (milk) | 7. La leche |
| 8. La mapa | 8. El mapa |
| 9. El mente viejo (old mind) | 9. La mente vieja. |
| 10. La programa | 10. El programa |
| 11. Los dos personas | 11. Las dos personas. |