Error (en. Mistake)

/ˈe.ɾoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An error or mistake.
I made a mistake in the exam answer.
Cometí un error en la respuesta del examen.
A defect in a procedure or calculation.
The calculation error led us to an incorrect result.
El error de cálculo nos llevó a un resultado incorrecto.
A failure in the computer system.
The program showed an error and closed unexpectedly.
El programa mostró un error y se cerró inesperadamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'error', meaning 'to err' or 'to make a mistake'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human error
Mistake made by a person.
error humano
there is no error without a benefit
Every mistake can lead to a learning experience.
no hay error sin acierto
to make a mistake
To perform a wrong action.
cometer un error

Related Words

mistake
Act of erring or making a mistake.
equivocación
failure
Occurrence of an error or defect.
falla
defect
Imperfection of something.
defecto

Slang Meanings

Fail
That was a serious blunder in the presentation.
Ese fue un fallo garrafal en la presentación.
Blunder
I made a blunder by sending the wrong email.
Hice una metedura de pata al enviar el correo equivocado.