equivocado

Question

If I want to say "I am wrong", would I use "Soy equivocado." or "Estoy equivocado." I can't decide if being wrong is a characteristic (ser) or a temporary state I am in (estar). (I know what my wife would say!). Or maybe, in Spanish, the expression would be more "It (my statement or action) is wrong" - then it would be "Es equivocado".

¿Qué palabra usaría? Gracias.

Answer 1

Hi DR1960,

If you look at the definition of the word "equivocado", you will find an example sentence that should give you what you are looking for.

By the way, you can also use the verb form reflexively:

Me equivoqué - I was wrong

Try looking up the verb equivocar too. I think you will probably find some helpful information there as well

I'm studying in Mexico for the semester, and I hear people use this verb reflexively like lzanoni1's example all the time. - Maureen-Early, NOV 11, 2009

Very helpful info there, Izanoni. - webdunce, NOV 11, 2009

Yes, "Me equivoqué", 'Estoy equivocado' will 'mark' you as a learner. ;-) - chaparrito, NOV 11, 2009

Awesome! Thanks all! - DR1960, NOV 11, 2009

Answer 2

Hopefully, it's a temporary state...hint, hint. (Dirías, "Estoy equivacado").