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How do you say "i made a mistake" in Spanish?

Cometí un error

Phrase Noun

In Spanish, "i made a mistake" is Cometí un error.

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Pronunciation

Break 'Cometí un error' into its syllables slowly at first, give the r a strong rolled trill, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.

Grammar notes

Cometí un error is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

i made a mistake

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How to remember Cometí un error

Imagine a short scene where i made a mistake and someone hands you the words 'Cometí un error' to use.

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Questions about Cometí un error

How do you pronounce Cometí un error?

Break 'Cometí un error' into its syllables slowly at first, give the r a strong rolled trill, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.

Is Cometí un error formal or casual?

Cometí un error is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Cometí un error used in Spanish?

Cometí un error is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (i made a mistake).

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