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error

eh-ROHReˈror

“error” means “error” in Spanish (general, technical, or formal).

error

Also: mistake, flaw
NounmA2
A simple storybook illustration showing a bright red square block being incorrectly pushed into a round blue hole on a wooden toy board, symbolizing a mistake or error.

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Cometí un error en el cálculo.

A2

I made an error in the calculation.

El programa de la computadora tiene un error.

B1

The computer program has an error.

Aprender de los errores es muy importante.

B1

Learning from mistakes is very important.

No te preocupes, fue un error sin importancia.

B2

Don't worry, it was an unimportant mistake.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • equivocación (mistake)
  • fallo (failure, flaw)
  • yerro (error (more formal/poetic))

Antonyms

  • acierto (correct answer, success)
  • éxito (success)

Common Collocations

  • cometer un error – to make a mistake
  • error humano – human error
  • margen de error – margin of error
  • por error – by mistake
  • error de imprenta – typo, printing error

Idioms & Expressions

  • salvo error u omisión – errors and omissions excepted (a formal phrase used on documents to indicate the information is believed to be correct but is subject to change if mistakes are found)

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Words that translate to "error" in Spanish:

error→flaw→mistake→

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Quick Quiz: error

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly says 'I made a mistake' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
errar(to err, to make a mistake, to wander) — Verb
erróneo(erroneous, incorrect) — Adjective
errata(erratum, typo) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes directly from the Latin word 'error', which meant 'a wandering, a straying, or a mistake'. It's connected to the Latin verb 'errare', which meant 'to wander' or 'to be mistaken'. So, an error is like wandering off the correct path.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: errorFrench: erreurItalian: errorePortuguese: erro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'error' and 'equivocación'?

They are very similar and often you can use either one. Think of 'error' as being slightly more formal or technical, like a 'computer error' ('error de sistema'). 'Equivocación' is very common for everyday personal 'mistakes' or misunderstandings. If you're not sure, 'equivocación' is a great choice for everyday conversation.

How do I make 'error' plural?

To make it plural, you just add '-es' to the end: 'los errores' (the errors). For example, 'El informe tiene varios errores' (The report has several errors).