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misstep in Spanish

misstep in Spanish is paso en falso, desliz, marfilada — misstep means a mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.

misstep in Spanish

paso en falso
noun
A step that is wrong, a false step.
desliz
noun
(figurative) An error or mistake.
marfilada
noun
(figurative) An error or mistake.
paso en falso
noun
(figurative) An error or mistake.
tropiezo
noun
(figurative) An error or mistake.

What does "misstep" mean?

  1. noun A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.
    "The company's pricing change was a costly misstep."
  2. noun A wrong or clumsy physical step.
    "He recovered quickly after a misstep on the icy path."
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misstep in a sentence

  • The company's pricing change was a costly misstep.
  • One misstep in the negotiation nearly cost them the deal.
  • He recovered quickly after a misstep on the icy path.

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What is "misstep" in Spanish?

"misstep" in Spanish is paso en falso, desliz, marfilada. misstep means: A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.

How do you use "misstep" in a sentence?

Example: "The company's pricing change was a costly misstep." In Spanish, "misstep" is paso en falso, desliz, marfilada.

Are there other ways to say "misstep" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "misstep": paso en falso, desliz, marfilada, tropiezo.

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