Errado (en. Wrong)

/eˈra.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which has strayed from the correct path or the truth.
His argument was flawed from the beginning.
Su argumento estaba errado desde el principio.
That which makes mistakes.
The result of the exam was erroneous due to lack of study.
El resultado del examen fue errado debido a la falta de estudio.
That which is not correct or not just.
The judge's decision was erroneous.
La decisión del juez fue errada.

Etymology

From Latin 'errare', meaning 'to err, to stray.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To err is human
Making mistakes is part of human nature.
errar es humano
There is nothing wrong
There is nothing bad or incorrect in the situation.
no hay nada errado

Related Words

Error
Lack or mistake in a judgment or action.
error
Mistake
The act of making a mistake or to err.
equivocación

Slang Meanings

Wrong in life
I don't know, I feel like I am wrong in life.
No sé, siento que estoy errado en la vida.
To mess it up
You always mess it up with that attitude.
Siempre la echas en errada con esa actitud.