equivócare

Equivócare is a Spanish verb that translates to "to make a mistake," "to be wrong," or "to err" in English. It is a common verb used in everyday conversation and writing to describe a lapse in judgment, an incorrect action, or a factual error.

The verb is derived from the Latin word "equivocus," meaning "having the same name" or "ambiguous." This etymology hints at the core idea of misunderstanding or misinterpretation, which often leads to mistakes.

Equivócare can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "Me equivoqué de camino" (I took the wrong road) or "Creo que te equívocas" (I think you are mistaken). It can also refer to a more significant error, such as "Se equivocó al tomar esa decisión" (He erred in making that decision).

The conjugated forms of equivócare follow the regular pattern for -ar verbs in Spanish. Common conjugations include "me equivoqué" (I made a mistake), "te equivocas" (you are mistaken), "él/ella se equivocó" (he/she made a mistake), and "nos equivocamos" (we made a mistake). The past participle is "equivocado," which can also function as an adjective meaning "mistaken" or "wrong."

Understanding and using equivócare correctly is fundamental for expressing oneself accurately in Spanish. It acknowledges that humans are fallible and that errors are a natural part of learning and experience.