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    Errar (en. Err)

    /eˈrar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a mistake or fail at something.
    He erred by choosing the wrong answer.
    Él erró al elegir la respuesta incorrecta.
    To stray from the truth or reason.
    Sometimes we err in our judgments.
    A veces erramos en nuestros juicios.
    To get lost or wander aimlessly.
    He wandered the streets of the city without knowing where to go.
    Se erró por las calles de la ciudad sin saber a dónde ir.
    To not hit the mark in something.
    I erred in calculating the time it would take.
    Erré al calcular el tiempo que tardaría.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'errare', which means 'to stray' or 'to make a mistake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To err is human
    Making mistakes is part of human nature.
    errar es humano
    To miss the shot
    Failing in an attempt or decision.
    errar el tiro

    Related Words

    error
    Lack of accuracy or correctness.
    error
    mistake
    The act of making a mistake.
    equivocación
    deviation
    The act of straying or moving away.
    desvío

    Slang Meanings

    To throw it out of the park
    That goal was a mistake, he threw it out of the park.
    Ese gol fue un error, lo echó fuera del parque.
    To nail it
    The player nailed that one, but missed the goal.
    El jugador clavó esa, pero erró el gol.