Also means
mistake
Usage Note
Error is a near-cognate with English 'error', but it is used more broadly: cometer un error means 'to make a mistake'. The more colloquial synonym is equivocación. In computing and tech contexts error is used directly, making it familiar to learners in digital settings.
Examples
"Cometí un error en el examen."
Natural Translation
I made a mistake on the exam.
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