equivocarán

Equivocarán is the third-person plural form of the Spanish verb equivocar in the simple future tense. It means that they will cause or make a mistake, or that they will confuse or mislead about something, depending on the context and the object of the verb. The form can also appear in reflexive constructions if the sense is “they will be mistaken” when paired with se (equivocarse).

Etymology and form: equivocar comes from a Latin lineage linked to terms related to error and ambiguity, and in Spanish it behaves as a regular -ar verb in the future. The ending -arán marks the third-person plural future, with the accent on the a of the final syllable to indicate the correct stress: equivocarán.

Usage notes: In many cases, the verb is used transitively with a direct object (for example, equivocarán la fecha or equivocarán la respuesta), meaning they will cause or commit a mistake. In everyday speech, the reflexive form se equivocarán is common when the intended meaning is that they themselves will be mistaken. The nuance can range from simple error to mislead or misstate, depending on the object and the broader context.

Examples:

- Equivocarán la fecha si no consultan el calendario.

- Si no verifican, equivocarán los resultados.

- Se equivocarán si confían en esa información.

See also: equívoco, equivocación, equivocarse.