Noun
/ɡaˈθapo/ (in Spain) or /ɡaˈsapo/ (in Latin America)
The word "gazapo" primarily refers to a young rabbit or bunny. In a colloquial context, particularly in Spain, "gazapo" can also refer to a mistake or blunder, similar to "gaffe" in English. Its usage can vary in frequency depending on the context: it is more commonly used in oral speech when referring to rabbits or in informal conversation when referring to an error.
He visto un gazapo en el jardín.
I saw a bunny in the garden.
Cometí un gazapo en mi presentación.
I made a mistake in my presentation.
Though "gazapo" is not as frequently featured in idiomatic expressions, there are a few colloquial uses involving the concept of mistakes or blunders:
No hay que hacer un gazapo en la prueba.
You mustn't make a mistake on the exam.
Esa fue un gazapo monumental.
That was a monumental blunder.
El gazapo que cometió fue muy evidente.
The mistake he made was very obvious.
Siempre que me apresuro, termino haciendo un gazapo.
Whenever I rush, I end up making a mistake.
No te preocupes por el gazapo; todos lo cometemos a veces.
Don’t worry about the mistake; we all make them sometimes.
The term "gazapo" is derived from the Vulgar Latin cāțāpus, which connotes a young rabbit. Over time, it evolved through the Spanish language to encompass both its primary meaning and a figurative sense relating to mistakes.
Synonyms: - Conejito (little rabbit) - Novato (novice, often in figurative indirect usage)
Antonyms: - Errores (errors in general) - Acierto (success, correctness)
This structure ensures a comprehensive overview of the word "gazapo," covering its various aspects in the Spanish language.