Opinion (en. Opinion)

/opiˈnjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Personal judgment about something or someone.
His opinion about the movie was very favorable.
Su opinión sobre la película fue muy favorable.
Belief or conviction that a person has.
In my opinion, education is fundamental.
En mi opinión, la educación es fundamental.
Appreciation or evaluation of a situation.
Public opinion changed with the new data.
La opinión pública cambió con los nuevos datos.

Etymology

From Latin 'opinio', meaning 'belief' or 'personal belief'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give an opinion
To express a personal judgment about something.
dar una opinión
in my opinion
Phrase used to introduce a personal judgment.
en mi opinión
to have an opinion
To form a judgment or idea about a subject.
tener una opinión

Related Words

conclusion
Final result of a reasoning process.
conclusión
perspective
Point of view from which a matter is considered.
perspectiva
judgment
Assessment made about something.
juicio

Slang Meanings

Point of view
My point of view on the subject is different.
Mi punto de vista sobre el tema es diferente.
Opinionism
That is just an opinion of an opinionist.
Esa es solo una opinión de opinionista.