Equivoco (en. Mistaken)
/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.