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"Errores" is a form of "error", a noun which is often translated as "mistake". "Aciertos" is a form of "acierto", a noun which is often translated as "correct answer". Learn more about the difference between "errores" and "aciertos" below.
el error(
eh
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rrohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el acierto(
ah
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syehr
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (good guess)
a. good decision
Restringir las importaciones y promover la industrial local fue un acierto.Restricting imports and promoting local industry was a good decision.
b. good move (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Fue un acierto haber comprado los pasajes hace dos semanas.It was a good move to buy the tickets two weeks ago.
c. wise move
Tomar una posición defensiva fue un acierto del Real Madrid.Assuming a defensive position was a wise move on the part of Real Madrid.
d. good call
Se largó a llover. Fue un acierto haber retrasado el picnic.It started raining. It was a good call to postpone the picnic.
3. (ability)
a. skill
El comandante guio a sus hombres en la batalla con gran acierto y valentía increíble.The commander led his men into battle with great skill and unbelievable bravery.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Un enfoque retributivo puede enmascarar lo que con acierto se denomina "venganza en represalia".A retributive approach may mask what is aptly termed retaliatory vengeance.
El juez dictaminó que el acusado había actuado con acierto al no pagar su deuda.The judge ruled that the defendant had acted rightly in not paying his debt.
