Meaning
mistake, error
In a sentence
Scusa, ho fatto un errore nel messaggio.
Sorry, I made a mistake in the message.
Dove ho fatto l'errore, secondo te?
Where did I make the mistake, in your opinion?
Non voglio ripetere lo stesso errore domani.
I don't want to repeat the same mistake tomorrow.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| errore | masculine · singular |
| errori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'errore' for general mistakes; 'sbaglio' implies blame or personal fault (e.g., 'Ho fatto uno sbaglio').
- In formal writing, 'errore' is preferred over 'svarione' (colloquial) or 'papera' (regional/slang).
- No plural agreement issues: 'gli errori' (masculine plural) is standard, even for mixed-gender contexts.