Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Opinion in Spanish: Opinión — Pronunciation, Examples, and Usage
Opinión · noun (feminine) · oh-pee-nee-OHN
Opinion in Spanish is opinión, a feminine noun and near-cognate of the English word. The key difference is the written accent on the final syllable and its feminine gender.
oh-pee-nee-OHN — stress falls on the last syllable, marked by the accent on the ó.
¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre este tema?
What is your opinion on this topic?
Opinion in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for opinion, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| opinión | opinion | oh-pee-nee-OHN | Default, widely understood |
| parecer | opinion | viewpoint / way of seeing things |
How Native Speakers Use Opinión
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Asking for an opinion
Me gustaría saber tu opinión antes de decidir.
I'd like to know your opinion before deciding.
A polite way to request someone's viewpoint.
Expressing an opinion
En mi opinión, deberíamos empezar más temprano.
In my opinion, we should start earlier.
En mi opinión is the direct equivalent of 'in my opinion.'
Giving a differing opinion
Respeto tu opinión, pero no estoy de acuerdo.
I respect your opinion, but I disagree.
Used in debates or discussions to acknowledge another viewpoint.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Opinión
Wrong gender article
Incorrect: El opinión del profesor es interesante.
Correct: La opinión del profesor es interesante.
Opinión is feminine, so it requires the article la, not el.
Missing accent mark
Incorrect: Quiero dar mi opinion.
Correct: Quiero dar mi opinión.
Without the accent on the ó, the word is misspelled in Spanish. The accent indicates stress on the final syllable.
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Common Questions About Opinion in Spanish
- Is opinión masculine or feminine?
- Opinión is feminine. You say la opinión, una opinión. This catches many learners off guard because it ends in -ón, which is often masculine in Spanish.
- What is the plural of opinión?
- The plural is opiniones. The accent mark is dropped in the plural because the stress naturally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- How do I say 'in my opinion' in Spanish?
- You say en mi opinión. You can also say a mi parecer or desde mi punto de vista for variety.