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opinas

oh-PEE-nasoˈpinas

opinas means you think in Spanish (informal present tense (what you think right now)).

you think, you believe

Also: what is your opinion
VerbA1regular ar
A storybook illustration of a friendly, simplified figure sitting quietly with a contemplative expression. A large, softly glowing light sphere hovers directly above their head, visually representing an active thought process.
infinitiveopinar
gerundopinando
past Participleopinado

📝 In Action

¿Qué opinas de esta película? ¿Te gustó?

A1

What do you think of this movie? Did you like it?

opinas que deberíamos ir en coche, pero yo prefiero el tren.

A2

You think we should go by car, but I prefer the train.

Si opinas diferente, dímelo.

B1

If you believe differently, tell me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • piensas (you think)
  • crees (you believe)
  • consideras (you consider)

Common Collocations

  • ¿Qué opinas?What do you think?
  • opinas lo mismoyou think the same

Indicative

Present

yoopino
opinas
él/ella/ustedopina
nosotrosopinamos
vosotrosopináis
ellos/ellas/ustedesopinan

Imperfect

yoopinaba
opinabas
él/ella/ustedopinaba
nosotrosopinábamos
vosotrosopinabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesopinaban

Preterite

yoopinó
opinaste
él/ella/ustedopinó
nosotrosopinamos
vosotrosopinasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesopinaron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yoopine
opines
él/ella/ustedopine
nosotrosopinemos
vosotrosopinéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesopinen

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoopinara/opinase
opinaras/opinases
él/ella/ustedopinara/opinase
nosotrosopináramos/opinásemos
vosotrosopinarais/opinaseis
ellos/ellas/ustedesopinaran/opinasen

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "opinas" in Spanish:

you believeyou think

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: opinas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'opinas'?

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👥 Word Family
opinar(to give an opinion)Verb
opinión(opinion)Noun
opinable(debatable)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
terminascaminas
📚 Etymology

The word comes from the Latin verb *opinari*, which meant 'to have a belief' or 'to suppose.' It has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages with the same fundamental meaning.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: opinareFrench: opiner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'opinas' and 'piensas'?

Both mean 'you think,' but 'opinas' is specifically about stating or asking for a judgment or belief about a topic ('What's your opinion?'). 'Piensas' (from 'pensar') is broader and can refer to mental activity or consideration ('Are you thinking about dinner?').