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How to Say ‘I made a mistake’ in Italian

Ho commesso un errore

oh koh-MEH-soh oon eh-ROH-reh

[oh koh-MEH-soh oon eh-ROH-reh]

💬 Usage Tip: Italian often says commettere un errore for "make a mistake," even though the verb is literally "commit." Learn it as a set phrase, like fare una domanda for "ask a question."

Phrase Breakdown

[oh]

I have

Used to indicate possession or have done something.

Example

Ho un regalo per te.

I have a gift for you.

commesso

[koh-MEH-soh]

committed

To have made a mistake or done something wrong.

Example

Ho commesso un errore importante.

I committed an important error.

[oon]

An indefinite article used before a noun.

Example

Ho un cane.

I have a dog.

errore

[eh-ROH-reh]

error

A mistake.

Example

Ho fatto un errore nei miei appunti.

I made an error in my notes.

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