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"Opine" is a form of "opinar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to think". "Opinión" is a noun which is often translated as "opinion". Learn more about the difference between "opine" and "opinión" below.
opinar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
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.).
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.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Yo opino del mismo modo.I am of the same opinion.
Los profesores opinan muy bien de ti.Teachers think highly of you.
la opinión(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
