Spanish Conversation · Level 26
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Spanish word
opinión
Pronunciation
IPA/opiˈnjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounopinion
Example
¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre la película?
What is your opinion of the movie?
More examples
Antes pensaba eso, pero cambié de opinión.
I used to think that, but I changed my opinion.
Core concept
Stated judgment about a subject formed from one's impressions.
Common phrases
cambiar de opinión
change one's opinion
formarse una opinión
form an opinion
estar de opinión
be of the opinion
Similar words
punto de vista: Presents a perspective shaped by a person's position or stance on a matter.
idea: Captures a simple thought or notion that comes to mind, often without full development.
comentario: Offers a brief spoken remark expressing an observation or quick opinion.
juicio: Forms a reasoned judgment based on information, evidence, or experience.
Definition in Spanish
Expresión de una postura o idea propia sobre un tema, basada en creencias o impresiones personales.
Word origin
Derived from Latin opinio, from the verb opinari 'to think', originally denoting the result of thinking, a judgment or view.
Usage tips
- To state an opinion Spanish typically uses en mi opinión, and the word carries an accent on the i (opinión), which learners sometimes omit.