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erróneamente

incorrectly

Definition & meaning

Erróneamente means incorrectly, mistakenly, or erroneously. It describes an action or belief based on an error.

  • El informe afirma erróneamente que la reunión fue cancelada. — The report incorrectly states that the meeting was canceled.

Grammar & Word origin

It is an adverb formed from the feminine form of erróneo (“erroneous”) and the suffix -mente, which often corresponds to “-ly” in English. It ultimately derives from Latin erroneus.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • equivocadamente — “Mistakenly”; emphasizes being mistaken.
  • incorrectamente — “Incorrectly”; often emphasizes that something is not done in the proper way.
  • falsamente — “Falsely”; emphasizes that a claim is untrue and can suggest deception, which erróneamente does not necessarily imply.

Antonyms

  • correctamente — “Correctly” or “properly.”
  • acertadamente — “Correctly” or “aptly”; often emphasizes good judgment.

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Examples

El niño respondió erróneamente la pregunta.adverb

The boy answered the question incorrectly.

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