wrong

• Describe lo que no es correcto, preciso o moralmente justo.

Describes something that is not correct, accurate, or morally right.

1. Incorrect or mistakenA1formal

   Not correct or true; based on error.

   incorrecto o equivocado

   • Your answer is wrong.
   • He gave the wrong directions.
   • She realized she had the wrong number.

   Sinónimoserroneousfallaciousfalseflawedinaccurateincorrectinexactinvalidmistakenuntrue

   Antónimosaccuratecorrectrighttrue

2. Immoral or unjustA2formal

   Not morally right or fair.

   injusto

   • Stealing is wrong.
   • It is wrong to treat people unfairly.
   • He knew what he did was wrong.

   Sinónimosevilimmoralimpropersinfulunethicalunfairunjustwickedwrongful

   Antónimosethicalfairgoodhonestjustmoralrightvirtuous

3. Unsuitable or inappropriateA2formal

   Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

   inadecuado, no apropiado

   • She wore the wrong shoes for hiking.
   • This is the wrong time to ask for a favor.
   • He chose the wrong career path.

   Sinónimosimproperinappositeinappropriateinaptincongruousout of placeunfittingunsuitable

   Antónimosappropriatefittingproperrightsuitable

• Adverbio que significa «de manera incorrecta» o «por error». Se usa para describir una acción hecha de forma equivocada o injusta. La forma coincide con el adjetivo y en uso informal no lleva la terminación -ly, aunque en contextos formales también es admisible «wrongly».

An adverb meaning "incorrectly" or "in a mistaken manner." It is used to describe an action performed in an erroneous or unjust way. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending in informal usage, though 'wrongly' is also accepted in formal contexts.

1. Incorrectly or mistakenlyA2formal

   In a way that is not correct or accurate.

   Incorrectamente o por error

   • He answered the question wrong.
   • She spelled my name wrong on the invitation.
   • I did the calculation wrong and had to start over.

   Sinónimoserroneouslyfalselyinaccuratelyincorrectlymistakenlywrongly

   Antónimosaccuratelycorrectlyrightly

2. In a morally bad wayB1formal

   In a manner that is not morally right or just.

   de manera moralmente incorrecta

   • He acted wrong by lying to his friends.
   • She was treated wrong by the company.
   • They did wrong by ignoring the safety rules.

   Sinónimoscorruptlyevillyimmorallyunethicallywickedly

• Sustantivo que designa una acción, decisión o juicio que es incorrecto, injusto o inmoral, así como el daño o agravio causado por ello.

A noun referring to an action, situation, or principle that is unjust, immoral, or illegal; also used to describe harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.

1. Something incorrect or immoralB1formal

   An action, belief, or situation that is incorrect, unjust, or morally bad.

   lo incorrecto o inmoral

   • He knows the difference between right and wrong.
   • She apologized for the wrong she had done.
   • The court will decide who is in the wrong.

   Sinónimoserrorevilinjusticemisdeedmistakeoffensesintransgressionunfairnesswrongdoing

   Antónimoscorrectnessgoodjusticerightvirtue

2. Injustice or harmB2formal

   An unjust or harmful act; a violation of someone's rights.

   injusticia o daño

   • The company committed a serious wrong against its employees.
   • He suffered a great wrong when he was falsely accused.
   • They sought to right the wrongs of the past.

   Sinónimosgrievanceharminjuryinjusticemisdeedoffensetransgressionwrongdoing

   Antónimosbenefitgoodjusticekindnessright