Expressing Opinions: Improving Your Communication
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Expressing Opinions: Improving Your Communication
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Saber expresar tu opinión en inglés es muy importante tanto si hablas como si escribes. En esta lección vas a aprender expresiones y frases que puedes utilizar para compartir tu punto de vista.
Info 1: Common phrases
Seguramente ya habrás utilizado algunas de estas frases para expresar tu opinión en inglés. Solo son algunos ejemplos, pero hay muchas más:
Expresiones | Ejemplos |
I think... | I think it is better to stay at home |
I believe... | I personally believe in what you in what you exposed |
I feel... | I feel we are on the right track |
In my opinion... | In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in town |
I would say... | I would say it looks better in this colour |
Info 2: Add strength
Imagina que quieres que tu afirmación suene más convincente. Puedes hacerlo añadiendo un adverbio o un adjetivo (really, strongly, truly...).
Ejemplo
I really think it's the best book I've ever read
Info 3: Formal phrases
Y si te encuentras en un contexto más formal, puedes utilizar alguna de estas estructuras:
EXPRESIONES | EJEMPLOS |
From my point of view... From my perspective... | From my point of view, we should change the topic of the project |
In my view... | In my view, access to decent education should be compulsory |
It seems to me that... | It seems to me that if we go on like this we will not reach an agreement |
The way I see it... | The way I see it, taking this decision is the best thing to do |
Info 4: Asking for opinions
Y si ahora es el turno de conocer las opiniones de los demás, no dudes en utilizar algunas de estas expresiones:
PREGUNTA | EJEMPLO |
What do you think of...? | What do you think of having dinner at the Italian restaurant from last time? |
How do you feel about...? | How do you feel about the new boss? |
What is your opinion on...? | What's your opinion on this new season of the series? |
Info 5: Agreeing and disagreeing
Por último, vamos a hablar sobre estar o no de acuerdo. Para mostrar que estás de acuerdo, puedes utilizar frases cortas y claras: "So do I", "Me too", "Definitely", "I agree", "I couldn’t agree more"...
Y si no estás de acuerdo con gente de confianza, puedes utilizar: "I disagree", "I don't agree", "Yes, but...".
Pero en situaciones más formales, estas expresiones anteriores no son del todo adecuadas, es mejor utilizar expresiones como:
- I’m not sure I agree with you on…
- I’m sorry but I don’t agree.
- I’m afraid I disagree.
- You have a point there, but…
Ejemplo
Yes, but it is still better to reach a decision on which we can all agree
You have a point there, but maybe it's better not to invest if we're not sure.
I completely agree! I couldn't live far from the beach
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cómo se puede discrepar educadamente en inglés?
Puedes utilizar estas expresiones para discrepar educadamente: I see what you’re saying but…, You have a point there but…, I understand where you’re coming from but...
¿Qué preguntas se pueden utilizar para preguntar por la opinión de otra persona en inglés?
Se pueden utilizar las siguientes expresiones: "What do you think of…?", "What are your thoughts on…?", "How do you feel about…?", "What’s your opinion on…?"
¿Cuáles son las expresiones más habituales para expresar tu opinión en inglés?
Las más comunes son: "I think…", "I believe…", "I feel…", "In my opinion…", "I would say…"