Meaning and behavior
What does equivocar mean?
Equivocar means to mistake, mix up. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to make a mistake.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- equivocar
- Gerund
- equivocando
- Past participle
- equivocado
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -ar pattern in the preterite.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of equivocar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Equivocar |
|---|---|
| yo | equivoco |
| tú | equivocas |
| él / ella / usted | equivoca |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivocamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivocáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivocan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of equivocar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Equivocar |
|---|---|
| yo | equivoqué |
| tú | equivocaste |
| él / ella / usted | equivocó |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivocamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivocasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivocaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of equivocar, or for background information.
| Subject | Equivocar |
|---|---|
| yo | equivocaba |
| tú | equivocabas |
| él / ella / usted | equivocaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivocábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivocabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivocaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of equivocar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Equivocar |
|---|---|
| yo | equivocaré |
| tú | equivocarás |
| él / ella / usted | equivocará |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivocaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivocaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivocarán |
Verified context
Examples with equivocar
Uno de nosotros se equivoca.
One of us is wrong.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRLa mayoría nunca se equivoca.
The majority is never wrong.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRLa gente se equivoca a menudo.
People often make bad choices.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Equivocar FAQ
What does equivocar mean?
Equivocar means to mistake, mix up.
Is equivocar regular or irregular?
Equivocar is a irregular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of equivocar?
The gerund of equivocar is equivocando.
What is the past participle of equivocar?
The past participle of equivocar is equivocado.
How is equivocar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is equivoco, equivocas, equivoca, equivocamos, equivocan.
How is equivocar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is equivoqué, equivocaste, equivocó, equivocamos, equivocaron.
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