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Both "opine" and "opina" are forms of "opinar", which is often translated as "to think". Learn more about "opinar" below.
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to think
¿Qué opinas del nuevo canal de televisión?What do you think of the new TV channel?
b. to believe
Opino que es hora de hacer algo por el planeta.I believe it's time to do something for the planet.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to give one's opinion
Ya que no conozco bien la situación, prefiero no opinar.Since I don't know really know the situation, I prefer not to give my opinion.
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Yo opino del mismo modo.I am of the same opinion.
Los profesores opinan muy bien de ti.Teachers think highly of you.
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