Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

Learn how to express agreement and disagreement in Spanish with common phrases like 'Me parece que sí/no', 'No me parece que + subjunctive', 'Claro que sí/no', and 'Por supuesto que sí/no'. Understand the use of subjunctive after certain expressions and practice polite opinion statements suitable for A2 learners.
  1. 'Me parece que sí/no' expresses agreement or disagreement. is always followed by the subjunctive.
  2. 'Claro que sí/no' are strong affirmative or negative responses.
  3. 'Por supuesto que sí/no' emphasises acceptance or rejection.
Expresión (Expression)Significado (Meaning)Ejemplo (Example)
Me parece que sí Estoy de acuerdo (I agree)Me parece que sí, el teletrabajo es útil. (I think so, teleworking is useful.)
No me parece que + subjuntivoEstoy en desacuerdo (I disagree)No me parece que sea flexible. (I don't think it is flexible.)
Estoy de acuerdoTengo la misma opinión (I have the same opinion)Estoy de acuerdo con la plataforma digital. (I agree with the digital platform.)
No estoy de acuerdoTengo una opinión diferente (I have a different opinion)No estoy de acuerdo con el nuevo sistema. (I do not agree with the new system.)
Claro que síSí, con seguridad (Yes, definitely)¿Es útil la herramienta? Claro que sí. (Of course.)
Claro que noNo, con seguridad (No, definitely not)¿Funciona sin conexión? Claro que no. (Does it work offline? Of course not.)
Por supuesto que síSí, sin duda (Yes, without a doubt)¿El portátil es importante? Por supuesto que sí (Is the laptop important? Of course it is)
Por supuesto que noNo, sin duda (No, without a doubt)¿Desconectarse siempre? Por supuesto que no. (Disconnecting always? Of course not.)
En mi opiniónForma personal de opinar (Personal way of expressing opinions)En mi opinión, el teletrabajo es mejor. (In my opinion, teleworking is better.)

Exceptions!

  1. "Por supuesto que sí" is more formal than "claro que sí"

Exercise 1: ¿Cómo expresar opiniones?

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

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No me parece que, no me parece que, claro que sí, en mi opinión, no estoy de acuerdo, estoy de acuerdo, me parece que sí, por supuesto que no

1. Estoy en desacuerdo:
... la conexión sea estable.
(I don't think the connection is stable.)
2. Estoy de acuerdo:
En mi caso, ... es más digital.
(In my case, it seems to me that it is more digital.)
3. Tengo la misma opinión:
Con esta plataforma, ... totalmente
(I completely agree with this platform)
4. Forma personal de opinar:
..., el PC es mejor opción.
(In my opinion, the PC is a better option.)
5. No, sin duda:
¿Desconectarse sin guardar? ....
(Log out without saving? Of course not.)
6. Sí, con seguridad:
Esta plataforma es útil. ....
(This platform is useful. Of course it is.)
7. Estoy en desacuerdo:
... esta herramienta funcione bien.
(I don't think this tool works well.)
8. Tengo una opinión diferente:
... con cambiar el ordenador.
(I do not agree with changing the computer.)

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct sentence to express opinions according to the given situation.

1.
The conjunction 'that' is missing before the subordinate clause and the use of negation 'no' is not appropriate in this expression.
After 'It does not seem to me that' the subjunctive 'is' should be used instead of the indicative 'is'.
2.
After 'It does not seem to me that' the subjunctive is required, not the indicative 'is'.
The subjunctive verb 'is' is missing in the subordinate clause.
3.
A comma is missing after 'Of course not' to separate the emphatic expression and avoid ambiguity.
The combination 'Of course yes no' is contradictory and incorrect.
4.
The accent is missing on 'yes' in the affirmative expression 'Of course yes'.
Contradicts the affirmative meaning of the sentence; it does not agree with the expressed opinion.

How to Express Opinions in Spanish

This lesson focuses on useful expressions to share your opinions clearly and naturally in Spanish, appropriate for A2-level learners. You will learn common phrases that show agreement or disagreement, and understand how to use subjunctive mood correctly in some cases.

Key Expressions

  • Me parece que sí/no — This means "I think so" or "I don't think so," expressing agreement or disagreement.
  • No me parece que + subjunctive — Used to disagree politely, it requires the subjunctive verb form after "que." For example, "No me parece que sea flexible."
  • Estoy de acuerdo / No estoy de acuerdo — Means "I agree" or "I disagree." These phrases help state your opinion clearly.
  • Claro que sí / Claro que no — Strong affirmative or negative answers meaning "Of course yes" or "Of course not."
  • Por supuesto que sí / Por supuesto que no — More formal and emphatic than "Claro que sí/no," meaning "Certainly yes/no."
  • En mi opinión — A polite way to introduce your personal opinion, equivalent to "In my opinion."

Important Grammar Notes

The phrase "No me parece que" always requires the subjunctive verb—a difference from English where the indicative is often used. For example, "No me parece que sea fácil" not "No me parece que es fácil." This subtlety helps express doubt or disagreement respectfully in Spanish.

Useful Phrases and Comparisons

English often uses "I think" or "I believe" simply with indicative forms. In Spanish, the formality and mood (subjunctive vs indicative) can change meaning. Using expressions like "Me parece que sí" aligns with "I think so" while "No me parece que + subjunctive" is closer to "I don't think that [subjunctive nuance]."

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