Opinar (en. To express an opinion)

/opiˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To issue personal judgments about a topic.

She thinks we should change the project's approach.

Ella opina que debemos cambiar el enfoque del proyecto.

To give advice or a recommendation.

I suggest that you talk to your boss about your concerns.

Te opino que hables con tu jefe sobre tus inquietudes.

To manifest a thought or idea about a matter.

The journalist opined on the political situation in his column.

El periodista opinó sobre la situación política en su columna.

From the Latin 'opinari', which means 'to believe' or 'to think'.

to opine about

To express an opinion about something.

opinar sobre

to opine aloud

To give an opinion in a loud and clear manner.

opinar en voz alta

to hold a different opinion

To have a different opinion than others.

opinar distinto

to let others opine

To allow others to express their opinions.

dejar opinar

opinion

Judgment or criterion formed about something.

opinión

opinionated

Expressing an opinion, especially subjectively.

opinativo

opiner

A person who opines, often informally.

opinador

To give one's two cents

He always has something to say; he loves to give his two cents.

Siempre tiene algo que decir, le encanta dar su dos centavos.

To take a look

I'm going to give my opinion on the topic; I'll take a look first.

Voy a opinar un poco sobre el tema, echaré un vistazo primero.