This is the 10185th most frequent Portuguese word.
engano
Mistake; error; deception.
In this context, 'engano' refers to a misunderstanding or unintentional mistake.
O erro foi apenas um engano.
The mistake was just an error.
Here, 'engano' describes an incorrect or false situation or result.
Os resultados do exame foram um engano.
The exam results were a mistake.
In this usage, 'engano' represents a mistaken belief or assumption.