error
BrE /ˈerə/ AmE /ˈerər/
noun en → es
a mistake or an incorrect action, decision, etc.
error, equivocación, fallo
- make a/an error
Collocations human error · technical error
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He made an error in his calculations.
Cometió un error en sus cálculos.
a fault or defect, especially one that prevents something from working properly
defecto, fallo, error
- have an error
Collocations software error · network error
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The computer program had a serious error.
El programa de computadora tenía un grave error.
in some sports, an action that is against the rules and gives the other team a chance to score points
falta, infracción, error
- commit an error
Collocations penalty error · technical foul
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The referee penalized him for a technical error.
El árbitro lo sancionó por una falta técnica.