Spanish Conversation · Level 35
75 words
Spanish word
opinar
Pronunciation
IPA/opiˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbthink
Example
¿Opinas lo mismo?
Do you think the same?
More examples
Yo opino que deberíamos salir ahora.
I think that we should leave now.
Core concept
Expressing a personal judgment about a matter.
Common phrases
opinar que
think that
opinar sobre
opine about
Similar words
creer: Accepts something as true or real; holds it as a belief.
pensar: Mentally considers or reflects to form thoughts or a conclusion.
expresar: Puts thoughts or feelings into words or other forms of expression.
comentar: Offers a brief remark or reaction about something said or done.
Definition in Spanish
Formular y comunicar un juicio personal sobre un asunto.
Word origin
Spanish opinar derives from Latin opinari 'to think or judge' and the noun opinio 'opinion', entering Spanish through medieval forms.
Usage tips
- Opinar commonly appears with que + clause to state a judged opinion and is used to emphasize evaluation or judgment rather than mere belief, unlike creer or pensar.