What is the Portuguese word for "to make a mistake"?

Learn how to say "to make a mistake" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to make a mistake

Portuguese

equivocar

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Examples of how to use "to make a mistake" in Portuguese

English
I made a mistake in the exam answer.
Portuguese
Equivoquei-me na resposta da prova.
English
I got the phone number wrong.
Portuguese
Eu me equivoquei no número do telefone.
English
He always makes mistakes with the dates.
Portuguese
Ele sempre se equivoca nas datas.
English
When I was young, I used to make mistakes.
Portuguese
Quando eu era jovem, eu me equivocava.
English
If you don't study, you might make a mistake.
Portuguese
Se você não estudar, poderá se equivocar.
English
I hope she doesn't make a mistake tomorrow.
Portuguese
Espero que ela não se equivoque amanhã.

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