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    Equivocación (en. Mistake)

    /ek.i.βo.kaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lack of agreement between what is said and what is done.
    The mistake in the delivery caused many problems.
    La equivocación en la entrega generó muchos problemas.
    Confusion about a fact or situation.
    His mistake in understanding the instructions was evident.
    Su equivocación al percibir las instrucciones fue evidente.
    Error in a judgment or decision.
    The mistake in the project evaluation cost a lot of money.
    La equivocación en la evaluación del proyecto costó mucho dinero.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aequivocatio', meaning 'misinterpretation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to realize the mistake
    To acknowledge that a mistake has been made.
    darse cuenta de la equivocación
    to make a complete mistake
    To commit a serious or complete error.
    equivocarse de medio a medio
    to not be indifferent to the mistake
    To show attention or concern for a mistake.
    no ser indiferente a la equivocación

    Related Words

    misunderstanding
    Incorrect interpretation of something.
    equivoco
    error
    Deviation from what is correct or true.
    error
    inaccuracy
    Lack of precision.
    inexactitud

    Slang Meanings

    To mess up
    I made a mistake and messed up by saying that.
    Cometí una equivocación y metí la pata al decir eso.
    To screw up
    Honestly, I screwed up by not understanding the instructions.
    La verdad, la cagué al no entender las instrucciones.