Errónea (en. Incorrect)
/eroˈne.a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That deviates from what is correct or true.
His conclusion is erroneous.
Su conclusión es errónea.
That occurs by mistake or error.
The erroneous code caused failures in the system.
El código erróneo causó fallos en el sistema.
Relating to an incorrect judgment or assumption.
The erroneous idea about the topic was clarified.
La idea errónea que se tenía sobre el tema fue aclarada.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'errore', which means 'to err'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
focus the erroneous attention
Centering interest or effort on something that is not correct.
enfocar la atención errónea
has an erroneous perception
Having an incorrect understanding of a situation.
tiene una percepción errónea
make an erroneous judgment
Forming an incorrect opinion about something or someone.
hacer un juicio erróneo
Related Words
error
Deviation from truth or reality.
error
mistake
Act of erring or making a mistake.
equivocación
lack
Defect or deficiency of something.
falta
Slang Meanings
An incorrect belief or idea that spreads.
That is an erroneous belief that many still hold.
Esa es una errónea que muchos siguen teniendo.
Something accepted as true but is false.
That erroneous idea has recently been disproved.
Esa errónea ha sido desmentida recientemente.