equivocas
/eh-kee-VOH-kahs/
you are mistaken
When you realize you are mistaken about something, you equivocas.
equivocas(Verb)
you are mistaken
?when using 'tú'
,you are wrong
?when using 'tú'
you make a mistake
?when using 'tú'
📝 In Action
Si piensas que ya terminamos, te **equivocas**.
A2If you think we are done, you are mistaken.
Creo que **te equivocas** de dirección; la casa es más adelante.
B1I think you have the wrong address; the house is further ahead.
Si **te equivocas**, no te preocupes, es normal aprender así.
A2If you make a mistake, don't worry, it's normal to learn that way.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Use 'Te'
When you mean 'you are wrong' or 'you make a mistake,' you must use the reflexive pronoun 'te' before 'equivocas.' The action is happening to you.
Preposition 'De'
To say what you got wrong (the address, the name, the time), use the preposition 'de': 'Te equivocas de hora' (You got the time wrong).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Pronoun
Mistake: "Tú equivocas."
Correction: Tú te equivocas. (The reflexive pronoun 'te' is essential here for the meaning 'to be mistaken.')
⭐ Usage Tips
Soft Correction
Saying 'Te equivocas' is generally a polite, direct way to correct someone, similar to saying 'I think you might have that wrong' in English.
If you confuse two things that look alike, like a paintbrush and a toothbrush, you equivocas.
equivocas(Verb)
you confuse
?mistaking A for B
,you mistake
?identifying incorrectly
you mix up
?two similar things
📝 In Action
Siempre **equivocas** mi nombre con el de mi hermana.
B2You always confuse my name with my sister's.
No **equivocas** la causa con el efecto en tu análisis.
C1You don't mistake the cause for the effect in your analysis.
💡 Grammar Points
Transitive Action
In this usage, 'equivocas' acts on an object (like a name or an idea). It describes your action of mixing up two things, not your state of being wrong.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Choice
While correct, most native speakers use 'confundir' (to confuse) instead of the non-reflexive 'equivocar' in casual speech.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: equivocas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'equivocas' to mean 'you are wrong'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'te equivocas' and 'equivocas'?
'Te equivocas' (reflexive) is the common way to say 'you are wrong' or 'you made a mistake.' 'Equivocas' (non-reflexive) is less common and means 'you confuse' or 'you mistake' one specific thing for another.
Is 'equivocas' formal or informal?
'Equivocas' is the 'tú' (informal) conjugation. If you were speaking to someone formally (using 'usted'), you would use 'se equivoca' or just 'equivoca' (depending on the meaning).