erróneamente

erroneously

adverb eh-RROH-neh-ah-MEN-teh Rare

Also means

incorrectly

Usage Note

Erróneamente retains the double accent structure: the written accent on errónea (feminine base of erróneo) persists when -mente is appended, as Spanish grammar requires. It means 'in an erroneous manner' and is interchangeable with incorrectamente but carries a stronger implication of logical or factual error rather than a mere procedural mistake. The root adjective erróneo is a false friend — it means 'erroneous/mistaken,' not 'errant' in the sense of wandering.

Examples

"El dato fue interpretado erróneamente."

Natural Translation

The figure was interpreted erroneously.

Free starter pack

Building your Spanish vocabulary?

Get the 100 most common Spanish words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

How to Say "You" in Spanish: Tú, Usted, Vos & Vosotros

Spanish has five words for "you": tú, usted, vos, vosotros, and ustedes. Learn which to use by who you're talking to and where — plus the verb endings.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

El or La? Spanish Noun Gender Rules Made Simple

El or la? Spanish noun gender is ~99% readable off the word's ending. Learn the o/a defaults, LONERS, feminine endings, and the handful of rebels to memorize.

June 3, 2026 7 min read

SpanishNow

Spanish Numbers 1-100: Count, Spell & Pronounce

Spanish numbers 1 to 100 are a system, not a list: three patterns build every number. Master the spelling, the accent rule, and how to say prices fast.

June 9, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Ser vs. Estar: When to Use Each in Spanish

Ser vs estar made simple: how you feel and where you are use estar, everything else uses ser. Master the rule, the exceptions, and the traps that flip meaning.

June 3, 2026 6 min read