Latin is where we find the etymological origin of the term equivocation that concerns us at this moment. Exactly it derives from "aequivocatio, aequivocationis", which, in turn, comes from "aequivocus".
This term refers to the act and consequence of making a mistake or making a mistake (making a wrong decision , considering something incorrectly, making a mistake).
Among the synonyms of mistake we find error, mistake, failure , slip, mistake, inaccuracy, gaffe, lack or inaccuracy. On the contrary, among its antonyms we find words such as accuracy or success.
For example: "Excuse me, waiter, there was a mistake: I ordered fried chicken and they brought me a fish" , "When I got to the crossroads, I made a mistake and turned left, that's why we got lost" , "The suspect claimed that "He has nothing to do with the crime and attributed his arrest to a mistake by the investigators."
Mistakes are frequent in all areas since human beings are not perfect: in all their actions there is a certain margin of error. Most mistakes have no relevant effects, although some can be serious and even fatal.
Suppose that, when preparing a recipe, a person makes a mistake and, instead of including one cup of flour, adds two . This may mean that the result of the preparation is not optimal, but the failure is not serious. On the other hand, if an anesthetist mistakes the dose of drug he or she should give to a patient, it can kill him or her.
The reaction of individuals to other people's mistakes usually depends on their consequences and the degree of responsibility of the person who makes the mistake. A 17-year-old footballer making his debut in the First Division may make mistakes due to lack of experience: generally, coaches, other athletes and supporters understand and accept this situation. But if the president of a country makes a series of mistakes based on an erroneous analysis of reality, causing an increase in unemployment and poverty, he may receive harsh criticism and be punished at the polls with votes for the opposition.
In the field of culture we come across a large number of works that have used the word that concerns us now in their titles. This would be the case, for example, of the American film “Deadly Mistake”, starring Paul Walker.
In the same way, we also find books that use this term in their titles. A good example of this is "The Mistake", written by Ángel Alberto Núñez Moreno, a novel in which it is proposed that a totalitarian and populist party with even Masonic overtones manages to take power in the Hispanic Idealist Republic.
Likewise, we must not overlook the novel titled "Bendita equivocación", which was published in 1997 and is the work of the famous author of the romantic genre Corín Tellado. The story revolves around the figure of Alexandra, who grew up with her uncles after her parents died and who now, having finished her studies, has made the decision to start a new independent life. For this reason, she moves to Boston to live with a model friend whose boyfriend ends up falling for her charms.