made a mistake
Cometí un error por hacerlo a correr.
I made a mistake by making him run.
Yo sé que cometí un error, lo admito, pero esta gente quiere sangre.
I know I made a mistake, I admit it, but these people want blood.
— Atrápame si puedes (2002)
I know I made a mistake.
Cometí un error por hacerlo con prisa.
I made a mistake by doing it in a hurry.
I made a rookie mistake.