How to Say "misconception" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “misconception” is “mito” — use 'mito' when referring to a common, widespread, but ultimately false belief or idea that many people accept as true..
mito
MEE-toh/ˈmito/
Examples
Es un mito que los tiburones ataquen a los humanos sin provocación.
It's a myth that sharks attack humans without provocation.
Es un mito que el dinero da la felicidad; la realidad es más compleja.
It is a myth that money brings happiness; the reality is more complex.
Tenemos que desmentir el mito de que aprender un idioma es difícil.
We have to debunk the myth that learning a language is difficult.
Using 'es un mito'
This phrase is a quick way to reject a claim. You often follow it with 'que' and a verb in the indicative mood if you state a fact, or the subjunctive if you express doubt or a wish.
ilusión
Examples
Tenía la ilusión de que el trabajo sería fácil, pero pronto se dio cuenta de su error.
He had the misconception that the job would be easy, but he soon realized his mistake.
Mito vs. Ilusión
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