"If I could walk in anyone's shoes, I would be..," ser vs estar

Question

For a project I have to say "si pudiera andar en otros zapatos por un dia..." When I am writing about the celebrity that I chose, should I use ser or estar? I was thinking ser because I "will be" this celebrity, but also estar seems to make sense because it is only for one day. Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks

This has been discussed so many times. Please do a search. - rac1, Mar 6, 2016

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A vote for filling in your profile. - AnnRon, Mar 6, 2016

Well thank you that is worth a vote from me for filling out your profile. - ray76, Mar 7, 2016

A vote from me for the profile, and and a more complete answer for you. - Daniela2041, Mar 7, 2016

Answer 1

"Ser is used with identity" You should get your tenses right in English, before you start the Spanish. "If I could walk in another's shoes, I would be__________________________.

In Spanish this would be "subjunctive" in the first clause, and conditional in the second.

Come back and edit your post. If there are errors we will correct.

Now if you will just fill out your profile, I will tell you more. It's easy, click on my name and see mine. (You don't have to do your bio in Spanish though. )

Big Edit:

Si pudiera caminar un día en los zapatos de otra persona, sería ( nombre de la persona)

If I could walk in another person's shoes I would be. (name of person)

We use "ser" because in any tense, it's identity. Whether it's temporary or permanent, is irrelevant. ,

Thanks, Dani. :) - rac1, Mar 7, 2016

Answer 2

Here is a link I found by doing a search here on SD.

ser vs estar

ser vs estar By our very own Daniela.