Spanish Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Spanish word
error
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈroɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounmistake
Example
Cometí un error.
I made a mistake.
More examples
Hay un error en el formulario.
There is an error in the form.
Core concept
A fault in judgment or computation that yields an incorrect result.
Common phrases
cometer un error
make a mistake
corregir un error
correct an error
hay un error
There is an error
Similar words
equivocación: Incorrect judgment or factual mistake caused by wrong reasoning or oversight.
confusión: State of unclear or jumbled information that prevents correct understanding.
fallo: Failure of a mechanism, piece of equipment, or process to operate as intended.
malentendido: Incorrect interpretation of someone's words or intentions causing a mistaken belief.
Definition in Spanish
Falta o equivocación en pensamiento, cálculo u obra que produce un resultado incorrecto o inesperado.
Word origin
Borrowed from Late Latin error, from Latin errare 'to wander', the word frames a mistake as a deviation from what was expected.
Usage tips
- In conversation speakers often prefer equivocación or the reflexive equivocarse to describe being wrong, while error sounds more formal or technical.