Opinaba (en. Thought)

/opiˈnaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To form or express a judgment about something.
She opined that the project was viable.
Ella opinaba que el proyecto era viable.
To have a personal belief or valuation.
Juan opined that the movie was boring.
Juan opinaba que la película era aburrida.
To hold a point of view in a debate.
The experts opined about the benefits of exercise.
Los expertos opinaban sobre los beneficios del ejercicio.

Etymology

From the verb 'opinar', which comes from the Latin 'opinari'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

said and done
It means that what is said is done.
dicho y hecho
in my opinion
Phrase used to introduce a personal opinion.
en mi opinión
everyone has their opinion
Indicates that each person can think differently.
cada uno tiene su opinión

Related Words

to opine
Verb that means to express an opinion.
opinar
opinion
Judgment or valuation about a topic.
opinión
opinion holder
Person who expresses an opinion.
opinante

Slang Meanings

To say what one thinks in confidence.
Don't tell me you opined that way! Nobody knew.
¡No me digas que opinabas así! Nadie lo sabía.
To speak without a filter on a topic.
In the meeting, he spoke candidly.
En la reunión, él opinó a calzón quitado.