Está errado.

It literally translates to 'Is wrong.' The verb 'está' comes from 'estar,' meaning 'to be' (in a temporary state or condition), and 'errado' means 'wrong' or 'incorrect'.

Use it anytime you need to point out that something is factually incorrect, a mistake has been made, or a situation is not as it should be. This applies to numbers, facts, directions, or even actions.

It can be direct, but it's not inherently harsh. Its tone depends heavily on context and delivery. Adding phrases like 'Acho que...' (I think...) can soften it considerably for more sensitive situations.

It's best to avoid using it for subjective opinions. 'Está errado.' is typically reserved for objective errors in facts, logic, or procedures. For opinions, you might say 'Eu discordo' (I disagree) or 'Eu vejo de outra forma' (I see it differently).

This is a common learner mistake! 'Está errado.' refers to a specific instance or state of being wrong (e.g., 'This calculation is wrong'). 'É errado.' implies something is inherently or habitually wrong (e.g., 'Lying is wrong'). For correcting specific errors, 'está' is usually the right choice.

In Brazil, it's extremely common to hear the contracted form 'Tá errado.' ('Tá' is a casual pronunciation of 'Está'). This is used frequently in everyday conversations among friends and family.

You need to make the adjective agree in gender. If the noun is feminine, you'll say 'Está errada.' For example, 'A resposta está errada' (The answer is wrong).

You can add softening phrases like 'Desculpe, mas...' (Sorry, but...), 'Acho que...' (I think that...), or 'Talvez...' (Maybe...). For example, 'Acho que está errado' sounds much gentler than just 'Está errado'.

Yes, 'Está incorreto.' is a more formal alternative, often used in writing or professional settings. You might also use phrases like 'Verifiquei e há um engano' (I checked and there is a mistake).

This means 'You are wrong.' It directly addresses a person and tells them they are mistaken. Like 'Está errado.', its politeness depends on the context and tone.

Absolutely! If you realize you've made a mistake, you can say, 'Oops, está errado. Queria dizer...' (Oops, that's wrong. I meant to say...). It shows you're aware and can self-correct.

Often, 'Está errado.' serves this purpose perfectly. You could also say 'Não está certo.' (It's not right/correct) or 'Tem algo errado.' (There's something wrong).

You can simply change the intonation of 'Está errado.' to make it a question, or add question words. A common way is 'Isto está errado?' (Is this wrong?) or 'Está errado isso?'

In this case, you would typically use 'ser'. For example, 'É errado fazer isso.' (It's wrong to do that). This implies a general moral or ethical wrongness, rather than a specific instance.

Yes, the pronunciation of 'está' can vary slightly. In Brazil, the 't' sound is often softer, almost like 'ch' before 'i' or 'e', but here it's a clear 't'. The contraction 'tá' is very common in Brazil and sounds more relaxed.

A big one is confusing 'ser' and 'estar'. Learners might say 'O cálculo é errado' (The calculation is wrong) when they mean a specific calculation instance. 'Está' is generally used for specific errors, while 'é' implies a more inherent quality.

You could say 'Isto tudo está errado.' or 'Tudo isso está errado.' This emphasizes that the entirety of something is incorrect, not just one part.

No, 'incorreto' (incorrect) is a common synonym, often more formal. 'Inapropriado' (inappropriate) or 'equivocado' (mistaken) can also be used depending on the nuance you want to convey.

Yes, but carefully. If you need to correct information provided by the interviewer, use a softened version like 'Com licença, creio que essa informação está um pouco errada...' (Excuse me, I believe that information is slightly wrong...). Avoid bluntness.

The most common opposite is 'Está certo.' (It's right/correct). You could also say 'Está correto.' (It is correct).