avere torto

be wrong; be in the wrong

→ avere

phrase Common #3,521

be wrong; be in the wrong Used when someone is mistaken about a fact, opinion, or judgment. It often corresponds to English 'to be wrong' or 'to be in the wrong.'

IT: Maria sapeva di avere torto.

EN: Maria knew she was wrong.

Eravate voi ad avere torto.

You were the ones who were wrong.

Mi è permesso di avere torto, Tom.

I'm allowed to be wrong, Tom.

Non ammette spesso di avere torto.

He/She doesn't often admit when they're wrong.

Possono avere torto.

They may be wrong.

Ammetto di avere torto.

I admit I’m wrong.

Loro possono avere torto.

They may be wrong.

Maria sapeva di avere torto.

Maria knew she was wrong.