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    Equivoco (en. Misunderstanding)

    /eˈki.βo.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Confusion that arises from a misinterpretation.
    His statement was an equivocation that caused misunderstandings.
    Su afirmación fue un equívoco que causó malentendidos.
    A situation in which there is ambiguity.
    The equivocation in his statement led to many debates.
    El equívoco en su declaración llevó a muchos debates.
    The act of misinterpreting something due to a lack of clarity.
    The equivocation in communication generated problems.
    El equívoco en la comunicación generó problemas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aequivocus' which means 'of equal voice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no equivocation
    There is no room for confusion.
    no hay equívoco
    to have an equivocation
    To suffer from a misunderstanding or misinterpretation.
    tener un equívoco
    to contain equivocations
    To have elements that may lead to confusion.
    contener equívocos

    Related Words

    to make a mistake
    To make an error.
    equivocarse
    mistake
    The act of making a mistake or error.
    equivocación
    moral equivocation
    Confusion regarding ethical values or principles.
    equívoco moral

    Slang Meanings

    Common confusion among friends.
    That joke was an equivocation that everyone took the wrong way.
    Esa broma fue un equívoco que todos tomaron a mal.
    Mistake on a romantic date.
    The message I sent was a total equivocation; it wasn’t meant for her.
    El mensaje que le envié fue un equívoco total, no era para ella.