Incorrecto (en. Incorrect)

/inkorrektɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not conform to the truth or reality.
His answer was incorrect.
Su respuesta fue incorrecta.
That does not follow established norms or rules.
It is incorrect to arrive late to class.
Es incorrecto llegar tarde a la clase.
Erroneous or despicable.
Your attitude was considered incorrect by everyone.
Tu actitud fue considerada incorrecta por todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'incorrectus', which means 'not correct'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be incorrect
means to be wrong or to be mistaken.
estar incorrecto
to give an incorrect answer
means to provide an answer that is not the correct one.
dar una respuesta incorrecta
incorrect behavior
refers to behavior that is not appropriate.
comportamiento incorrecto

Related Words

correction
The act of correcting or amending a mistake.
corrección
correct
Which is fair, true, or appropriate.
correcto

Slang Meanings

To be out of place.
That opinion is incorrect in this context.
Esa opinión es incorrecta en este contexto.
To not be up to the standard.
Your answer was incorrect on this test.
Tu respuesta estuvo incorrecta en esta prueba.