Spanish - Lesson 29 of 159: Opinions

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Yo diría que ___.

I would say that ___.

Meaning: I would say that ___.

When to use: Use this to soften an opinion before stating it, especially when you don't want to sound too direct.

Tip: No usarlo para afirmar con total certeza; suena mejor como opinión suave.

Yo diría que deberíamos esperar un poco más.

I would say that we should wait a bit longer.

Yo diría que esa película es interesante, pero no perfecta.

I would say that movie is interesting but not perfect.

___ me parece razonable.

___ seems reasonable to me.

Meaning: ___ seems reasonable to me.

When to use: Use this to give a moderate positive reaction to an idea without sounding too enthusiastic.

Tu plan me parece razonable.

Your plan seems reasonable to me.

Pedir más tiempo me parece razonable.

Asking for more time seems reasonable to me.

Estoy a favor de ___.

I'm in favor of ___.

Meaning: I'm in favor of ___.

When to use: Say this when you want to show clear support for an idea, proposal, or decision.

Estoy a favor de cambiar el horario.

I'm in favor of changing the schedule.

Estoy a favor de apoyar a los nuevos empleados.

I'm in favor of supporting the new employees.

Estoy en contra de ___.

I'm against ___.

Meaning: I'm against ___.

When to use: Use this neutral, direct phrase to show opposition to a choice, plan, or policy.

Tip: No confundir con “no estoy de acuerdo”: eso es más general; “estoy en contra de” suena más directo.

Estoy en contra de recortar el presupuesto.

I'm against cutting the budget.

Estoy en contra de esa política.

I'm against that policy.

Tengo sentimientos encontrados sobre ___.

I have mixed feelings about ___.

Meaning: I have mixed feelings about ___.

When to use: Use this when you see both positives and negatives and you don't have a clear position.

Tengo sentimientos encontrados sobre vivir en una ciudad grande.

I have mixed feelings about living in a big city.

Tengo sentimientos encontrados sobre aceptar el trabajo.

I have mixed feelings about accepting the job.

¿Por qué dices eso?

What makes you say that?

Meaning: Why do you say that?

When to use: Ask this when you want the other person to explain the reasons behind their opinion.

¿Por qué dices eso? No entendí tu argumento.

Why do you say that? I didn't understand your argument.

¿Por qué dices eso? ¿Tienes datos que lo prueben?

Why do you say that? Do you have data to support it?

¿Qué opinas de ___?

What's your take on ___?

Meaning: What do you think of ___?

When to use: Use this neutral question to ask someone's opinion about a person, plan, or idea.

¿Qué opinas de la nueva cafetería?

What do you think of the new café?

¿Qué opinas de trabajar desde casa los viernes?

What do you think of working from home on Fridays?

¿Dirías que ___ vale la pena?

Would you say ___ is worth it?

Meaning: Would you say that ___ is worth it?

When to use: Ask this when you want someone to judge if something is valuable or worth the cost/effort.

¿Dirías que ese curso vale la pena?

Would you say that course is worth it?

¿Dirías que cambiar de trabajo vale la pena ahora?

Would you say changing jobs is worth it now?

Me estoy inclinando por ___.

I'm leaning toward ___.

Meaning: I'm leaning toward ___.

When to use: Use this to express a tentative preference or a decision you are still thinking about.

Me estoy inclinando por la opción B.

I'm leaning toward option B.

Me estoy inclinando por aceptar la oferta.

I'm leaning toward accepting the offer.

Puedo ver los dos lados.

I can see both sides.

Meaning: I can see both sides.

When to use: Say this when you want to show you understand two different arguments or points of view.

Puedo ver los dos lados del debate sobre horarios.

I can see both sides of the schedule debate.

Puedo ver los dos lados: el ahorro y la pérdida de comodidad.

I can see both sides: the savings and the loss of convenience.

Es un buen punto.

That's a fair point.

Meaning: That's a good point.

When to use: Use this to acknowledge that someone's argument or observation is reasonable.

Es un buen punto, no lo había considerado.

That's a good point; I hadn't considered it.

Es un buen punto sobre el impacto a largo plazo.

That's a good point about the long-term impact.

Si me preguntas a mí, ___ probablemente sea la mejor opción.

If you ask me, ___ is probably the best choice.

Meaning: If you ask me, ___ is probably the best option.

When to use: Use this to give a personal, somewhat tentative recommendation.

Si me preguntas a mí, tomar un año sabático probablemente sea la mejor opción.

If you ask me, taking a gap year is probably the best option.

Si me preguntas a mí, la versión más simple probablemente sea la mejor opción.

If you ask me, the simpler version is probably the best option.

Spanish - Opinions

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

Which phrase asks directly for someone's opinion?

Which phrase softens your opinion before giving it?

Which phrase shows clear support for an idea?

Which phrase asks whether something is worth the effort or cost?

If you want to soften your opinion, you can start with: I would say that ___.

To show support for a proposal, you would say: I'm in favor of ___.

When discussing pros and cons, you can say: I have mixed feelings about ___.

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice