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misunderstanding in Spanish

misunderstanding in Spanish is malentendido, confusión, qui pro quo — misunderstanding means a failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.

misunderstanding in Spanish

malentendido
noun
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
confusión
noun
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
qui pro quo
noun
A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.

What does "misunderstanding" mean?

  1. noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
    "The whole argument was based on a misunderstanding."
  2. noun A minor disagreement or falling-out.
    "They had a misunderstanding but made up quickly."
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misunderstanding in a sentence

  • The whole argument was based on a misunderstanding.
  • They had a misunderstanding but made up quickly.

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What is "misunderstanding" in Spanish?

"misunderstanding" in Spanish is malentendido, confusión, qui pro quo. misunderstanding means: A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.

How do you use "misunderstanding" in a sentence?

Example: "The whole argument was based on a misunderstanding." In Spanish, "misunderstanding" is malentendido, confusión, qui pro quo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "misunderstanding": malentendido, confusión, qui pro quo.

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