What is the Spanish word for "misunderstanding"?

Learn how to say "misunderstanding" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

misunderstanding

Spanish

malentendido

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Examples of how to use "misunderstanding" in Spanish

English
There was a big misunderstanding.
Spanish
Hubo un gran malentendido.
English
It was just a misunderstanding between friends.
Spanish
Fue solo un malentendido entre amigos.
English
This misunderstanding caused tension at work.
Spanish
Este malentendido causó tensión en el trabajo.
English
We cleared up the misunderstanding quickly.
Spanish
Aclaramos el malentendido rápidamente.
English
A simple misunderstanding started the argument.
Spanish
Un simple malentendido inició la discusión.

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