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masculine

/eˈror/

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Translation

mistake, error

Word origin

From Latin error ('a wandering, a mistake'), from errare ('to wander, to err'). The same root gives the English words below.

Origin
Latin
Root
error
English cognates
error, err

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralerrores

Examples

Cometi .

I made a mistake in the exam.

.

We all learn from our mistakes.

muestra .

The program is showing an error.

Reconocer .

Admitting a mistake early avoids bigger problems.

.

There was an error in the bill they sent yesterday.

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This word is part of lesson 11.