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How to Say "believes" in Spanish

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cree

VerbA1General
Use 'cree' when expressing faith, trust, or a general conviction in something or someone, often in a more profound or abstract sense.

Examples

Yo creo que la vida es bella.

I believe that life is beautiful.

opina

oh-PEE-nah/oˈpina/

VerbA2General
Use 'opina' when stating a personal viewpoint or judgment about a particular topic or situation, similar to 'thinks' or 'opines'.
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Examples

Mi hermano opina que la película fue muy interesante.

My brother thinks the movie was very interesting.

Mi hermana opina que la película fue aburrida.

My sister thinks the movie was boring.

El presidente opina sobre la nueva ley de educación.

The president gives his opinion on the new education law.

¿Usted opina que debemos empezar ahora?

Do you (formal) think we should start now?

Who is 'Opina'?

'Opina' is the verb form used when talking about what he, she, it, or the formal you (usted) thinks or says.

A Simple Command

You can also use 'opina' as a friendly, familiar command to tell someone to speak up and give their view: '¡Opina!' (Give your opinion!).

Using the Wrong Verb

Mistake: “Using 'opina' when you mean 'asks' (pide).”

Correction: 'Opina' is only for expressing a view; use 'pide' or 'pregunta' when someone is asking for information or a request.

Using 'cree' for opinions

Learners often mistakenly use 'cree' when they actually mean to express an opinion. Remember, 'opina' is specifically for when you're sharing your viewpoint on a subject, like 'I think this is good'.

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