equívocas

Equívocas is the feminine plural form of the Spanish adjective equívoco, used to describe statements, interpretations, or things that are ambiguous or open to more than one interpretation. In linguistic, literary, and journalistic contexts, equívocas helps signal uncertainty or potential misinterpretation.

The term derives from Latin aequivocus, passing into Spanish as equívoco and its feminine form equívoca. The accent on the í is preserved in all stressed forms (equívoco, equívoca, equívocas, equívocos).

Usage and examples: Equívocas modifies feminine plural nouns. Common collocations include "afirmaciones equívocas," "instrucciones equívocas," and "interpretaciones equívocas." In sentences, one might say: "Las instrucciones equívocas generan confusión" or "Las declaraciones equívocas requieren aclaración." The adjective is used in analysis of texts, speeches, or policies to indicate ambiguity or double meanings.

See also: Equívoco, indicating the masculine form of the same concept, and the broader notion of equivocal language in linguistics and literature.