Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

errar

Verb

/ɛˈʁaʁ/

Definition

To make a mistake or to err.

Examples

Ele sempre erra nas contas. (He always makes mistakes in his calculations.)
Não tenha medo de errar; é assim que aprendemos. (Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; that’s how we learn.)
Errar é humano. (To err is human.)

Meaning

Errar is a Portuguese verb that signifies the act of making an error or a mistake, whether intentional or unintentional. It is commonly used in various contexts to explain situations where one has not succeeded in achieving a desired outcome or has committed a fault.