How to Say ‘I made a mistake’ in Spain Spanish
Cometí un error
💬 Usage Tip: Owning up to mistakes is viewed positively everywhere.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Spaniards are understanding when mistakes are admitted openly.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cometí
[koh-meh-tee]
I made
To have created or done something.
Cometí un error al elegir la respuesta.
I made a mistake choosing the answer.
un
[oon]
a
Used before nouns to refer to a singular item.
Tengo un libro para ti.
I have a book for you.
error
[eh-rohr]
error
A mistake or incorrect action.
Cometí un error en el cálculo.
I made an error in the calculation.
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