Errores (en. Errors)

/eˈroɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A failure or mistake in something.
I made several mistakes on the exam.
Cometí varios errores en el examen.
Deviation from expected results.
Calculation errors led to an incorrect conclusion.
Los errores de cálculo llevaron a una conclusión incorrecta.
Incorrect actions that can cause problems.
Administrative errors affected the whole company.
Los errores administrativos afectaron a toda la empresa.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'error', which means 'mistake'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make mistakes
To make mistakes.
cometer errores
fundamental errors
Mistakes made from the beginning of a process.
errores de principio
there are no errors
There are no mistakes in what has been said or done.
no hay errores

Related Words

failure
Result of not being right about something.
fallo
mistake
Act of erring or making a mistake.
equivocación
slip
Minor error or accident in an action.
desliz

Slang Meanings

silly mistake
That was a silly mistake I could have avoided.
Esa fue un error tonto que pude evitar.
blunder
I made a blunder by forgetting the appointment.
Hice una metedura de pata al olvidar la cita.