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    Equívoco (en. Mistaken)

    /eˈki.βo.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation or expression that may lead to error due to its ambiguity.
    His response was an equivocation that generated many doubts.
    Su respuesta fue un equívoco que generó muchas dudas.
    Incorrect interpretation of a situation or fact.
    The equivocation in communication led to a misunderstanding between both.
    El equívoco en la comunicación llevó a un malentendido entre ambos.
    Confusion resulting from a lack of clarity in language.
    The equivocation in the contract caused legal problems.
    El equívoco en el contrato causó problemas legales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aequivocus', meaning 'of equal voice or ambiguity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no room for doubt
    there is no possibility of confusion
    no hay lugar a equívoco
    give rise to misunderstandings
    cause confusions
    dar lugar a equívocos
    be in an equivocation
    be in error or confusion
    estar en un equívoco

    Related Words

    error
    action of making a mistake or erring.
    equivocación
    ambiguous
    that admits more than one interpretation.
    ambiguo
    misunderstanding
    incorrect interpretation of something.
    malentendido

    Slang Meanings

    Error of interpretation commonly used in colloquial speech.
    That response was an equivocation that everyone misunderstood.
    Esa respuesta fue un equívoco que todos entendieron mal.
    Confusion in a casual conversation.
    Don't worry, it was just a misunderstanding among friends.
    No te preocupes, fue solo un equívoco entre amigos.