errar

Senses

1. 1.

   to make a mistake, to err

   To do something incorrectly or make an error

2. 2.

   to miss

   To fail to hit a target or achieve a goal

3. 3.

   to wander

   To move about aimlessly (literary/archaic usage)

Examples

• "Todo mundo erra, o importante é aprender com os erros."

  Everyone makes mistakes, the important thing is to learn from them.

• "Ele errou o chute e a bola foi para fora."

  He missed the kick and the ball went out.

• "Acho que errei ao confiar nele."

  I think I made a mistake trusting him.

Usage

Common verb in everyday speech. Often used with prepositions: "errar em" (to err in), "errar o alvo" (to miss the target). The saying "errar é humano" (to err is human) is widely known. Don't confuse with "erar" (not standard).