Incorrecta (en. Incorrect)

in-ko-ˈrek-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is wrong or not suitable.
The answer given was incorrect.
La respuesta que dio fue incorrecta.
That does not correspond to the truth.
His statement was incorrect.
Su afirmación era incorrecta.
That does not comply with established norms.
The procedure followed was incorrect.
El procedimiento seguido fue incorrecto.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'incorrectus' which means 'not correct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

more incorrect than
it is used to describe something that is clearly incorrect or poorly done.
más incorrecta que
to be in the wrong
it means to be mistaken in a situation.
estar en lo incorrecto

Related Words

correct
That is precise or suitable.
correcta
error
Mistake or error in a judgment or action.
error
inaccuracy
Quality of what is not exact.
inexactitud

Slang Meanings

To be out of place or err in some situation.
That argument is incorrect, bro.
Ese argumento está incorrecta, bro.
It refers to something that was said wrong or presented incorrectly.
The information you provided was super incorrect.
Esa información que diste fue super incorrecta.