Spanish - Lesson 30 of 159: Agreement & Disagreement

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Estoy de acuerdo.

I agree.

Meaning: I agree.

When to use: Use this neutral phrase to show you agree with someone's idea or statement.

Estoy de acuerdo con empezar a las nueve.

I agree with starting at nine.

Si quieres menos ruido, estoy de acuerdo.

If you want less noise, I agree.

Estoy de acuerdo con ___.

I agree with ___.

Meaning: I agree with ___.

When to use: Add a person, idea, or statement after 'con' to say who or what you agree with.

Tip: Be careful: say 'con él/ella' or use a name, not 'con tú'.

Estoy de acuerdo con la propuesta de María.

I agree with María’s proposal.

Estoy de acuerdo con esa idea sobre el horario.

I agree with that idea about the schedule.

Yo también pienso eso.

I think so too.

Meaning: I think so too.

When to use: Use to show you share the same opinion as someone else.

¿Es mejor trabajar mañana? — Yo también pienso eso.

Is it better to work tomorrow? — I think so too.

Ella cree que es tarde para cambiarlo; yo también pienso eso.

She thinks it's too late to change it; I think so too.

Es cierto.

That's true.

Meaning: That's true.

When to use: A neutral confirmatory phrase to agree that a statement is correct.

No hay suficientes sillas. — Es cierto.

There aren't enough chairs. — That's true.

Hace frío hoy. — Es cierto, trae una chaqueta.

It's cold today. — That's true, bring a jacket.

Tienes razón.

You're right.

Meaning: You're right.

When to use: Tell someone their opinion or statement is correct; use 'Tiene razón' in formal situations.

Tip: Remember: for formal 'you', use 'Tiene razón' (usted).

Tienes razón, la salida es por aquí.

You're right, the exit is this way.

Tienes razón sobre el precio; es demasiado alto.

You're right about the price; it's too high.

¿Estás de acuerdo?

Do you agree?

Meaning: Do you agree?

When to use: Ask someone if they agree with a suggestion, plan, or opinion.

Podemos mover la reunión al martes. ¿Estás de acuerdo?

We can move the meeting to Tuesday. Do you agree?

Propongo comer antes de la película. ¿Estás de acuerdo?

I suggest eating before the movie. Do you agree?

No estoy de acuerdo.

I don't agree.

Meaning: I don't agree.

When to use: Use this simple, direct phrase to express disagreement; you can soften it if needed.

No estoy de acuerdo con esperar más tiempo.

I don't agree with waiting any longer.

No estoy de acuerdo con esa decisión.

I don't agree with that decision.

No creo

I don't think so.

Meaning: I don't think so.

When to use: Use to disagree with a suggestion, opinion, or guess in a conversational way.

¿Crees que funcionará? — No creo.

Do you think it will work? — I don't think so.

No creo que sea buena idea empezar tan tarde.

I don't think it's a good idea to start so late.

Exacto

Exactly.

Meaning: Exactly.

When to use: Use to show strong agreement, often when someone states a clear fact or summary.

Si trabajamos juntos, será más rápido. — Exacto.

If we work together, it will be faster. — Exactly.

Necesitamos más tiempo. — Exacto, esa es la cuestión.

We need more time. — Exactly, that's the issue.

Tiene sentido.

That makes sense.

Meaning: That makes sense.

When to use: Say this when you understand and accept someone's explanation or plan.

No pudimos terminar por falta de materiales. — Tiene sentido.

We couldn't finish due to lack of materials. — That makes sense.

Si cambiamos el horario así, tendrá más gente. — Tiene sentido.

If we change the schedule like that, more people will come. — That makes sense.

Buen punto.

That's a good point.

Meaning: That's a good point.

When to use: Acknowledge a useful or valid idea someone mentioned.

Podríamos pedir ayuda externa. — Buen punto.

We could ask for outside help. — That's a good point.

Considerar el clima es importante. — Buen punto.

Considering the weather is important. — That's a good point.

Entiendo tu punto.

I see your point.

Meaning: I see your point.

When to use: Use to show partial agreement or that you understand someone before giving your own view.

Entiendo tu punto, pero necesitamos más datos.

I see your point, but we need more data.

Entiendo tu punto sobre el costo; revisémoslo de nuevo.

I see your point about the cost; let's review it again.

Siento lo mismo.

I feel the same way.

Meaning: I feel the same way.

When to use: Use when you share someone’s feeling or emotional opinion.

Estoy preocupado por la fecha límite. — Siento lo mismo.

I'm worried about the deadline. — I feel the same way.

No quiero ir tan lejos; siento lo mismo.

I don't want to go so far; I feel the same way.

Spanish - Agreement & Disagreement

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

Which Spanish phrase means 'I agree'?

Which phrase asks if someone agrees?

Which phrase is best to show you understand someone's idea but might add your view?

Which phrase is best when you strongly agree with a clear statement?

B: I agree.

That makes sense; we should shorten it.

I think so too; I also think we need to rest.

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice