A friendly bear character looking at a bright red apple, with a golden star floating above its head symbolizing a positive personal opinion or judgment.

opinión

/o-pee-nyon/

opinion?A personal belief or view

Also:view?Synonymous with opinion,judgment?A considered decision or conclusion,reputation?What people think of someone, e.g., 'tener buena opinión de alguien'

📝 In Action

En mi opinión, esta película es excelente.

In my opinion, this movie is excellent.

Me gustaría saber tu opinión sobre este asunto.

I would like to know your opinion on this matter.

El médico dio su opinión profesional sobre el tratamiento.

The doctor gave his professional opinion on the treatment.

La opinión pública está dividida.

Public opinion is divided.

Tengo una muy buena opinión de mi nuevo jefe.

I have a very good opinion of my new boss.

Word Connections

Synonyms

parecer (view, opinion)
juicio (judgment)
punto de vista (point of view)

Antonyms

hecho (fact)
certeza (certainty)

Common Collocations

dar una opinión – to give an opinion
pedir una opinión – to ask for an opinion
cambiar de opinión – to change one's mind/opinion
en mi opinión – in my opinion
opinión pública – public opinion
tener buena/mala opinión de alguien – to have a good/bad opinion of someone

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

'Opinión' is a feminine word, so you'll always use 'la' or 'una' with it, like 'la opinión' (the opinion) or 'una opinión' (an opinion).

Expressing Your Opinion

To say 'in my opinion,' use the phrase 'en mi opinión.' It's a super common way to introduce your thoughts.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Mix-up

Mistake: "El opinión es que..."

Correction: La opinión es que... because 'opinión' is a feminine word, even though it doesn't end in '-a'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Sounding More Natural

Instead of always saying 'en mi opinión,' try mixing it up with 'para mí' (for me) or 'a mi parecer' (as it seems to me) to sound more like a native speaker.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: opinión

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'opinión'?

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Word Family

opinar(to give an opinion, to think) - verb

opinable(debatable, arguable) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'opinión' and 'parecer'?

They are very similar! 'Opinión' is a standard 'opinion.' 'Parecer' is also an opinion but can feel a bit more like a personal impression or what something 'seems like' to you. You can often use them interchangeably, as in 'en mi opinión' or 'a mi parecer' (in my opinion).

How do I say 'to change your mind' in Spanish?

The most common way is 'cambiar de opinión.' For example, 'Iba a salir, pero cambié de opinión' means 'I was going to go out, but I changed my mind.'