diff --git a/poezio/core/core.py b/poezio/core/core.py
index 94b25a3d..e601eace 100644
--- a/poezio/core/core.py
+++ b/poezio/core/core.py
@@ -943,7 +943,7 @@ class Core:
         try:
             await iq.send()
         except (IqError, IqTimeout):
-            self.information('Failed to create configure impromptu room.', 'Info')
+            self.information('Failed to configure impromptu room.', 'Info')
             # TODO: destroy? leave room.
             return None