Equivoca (en. Mistake)

/e.ki.ˈβo.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make an error in perception or understanding.
You are mistaken to think that everyone will support you.
Se equivoca al pensar que todos lo apoyarán.
To confuse someone with misleading information.
I don’t want you to misinterpret what I said.
No quiero que te equivoques con lo que dije.
To make an incorrect or inadequate decision.
The director is mistaken in choosing that candidate.
El director se equivoca al elegir a ese candidato.

Etymology

From Latin 'aequivocare', meaning 'to speak ambiguously'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't be mistaken
a warning for someone not to make an error.
no se equivoque
to be completely wrong
to make a serious or obvious mistake.
equivocarse de plano
to make a mistake about something
to make an incorrect interpretation of a situation.
equivocarse en algo

Related Words

mistake
action of making a mistake.
equivocación
misunderstanding
which can lead to confusion or error.
equívoco
error
deviation from truth or accuracy.
error

Slang Meanings

To easily confuse oneself.
He always makes mistakes; it seems he has his head in the clouds.
Siempre se equivoca, parece que tiene la cabeza en las nubes.
To be clumsy in understanding situations.
Sometimes, he is a bit mistaken in picking up on hints.
A veces, es un poco equivoca al pillar las indirectas.