misunderstanding
BrE /mɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/ AmE /mɪsʌndərˈstandɪŋ/
noun en → es
a failure to understand something correctly, often leading to a disagreement or conflict
malentendido, error de comprensión
- there is a misunderstanding between somebody and somebody
Collocations a mutual misunderstanding · clear up a misunderstanding
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There was a misunderstanding between the two teams.
Hubo un malentendido entre los dos equipos.
an incorrect interpretation of something, often due to a lack of information or context
malinterpretación, equivocación
- a misunderstanding about somebody/something
Collocations misunderstanding of the situation · resolve a misunderstanding
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There was a misunderstanding about the meeting time.
Hubo una equivocación sobre la hora de la reunión.