Learn how to express agreement and disagreement in Spanish with phrases like 'Me parece que sí' (I agree), 'No me parece que + subjuntivo' (I disagree), and strong affirmations such as 'Claro que sí' and 'Por supuesto que no'.
  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 'I don't think that' the subjunctive 'is' should be used instead of the indicative 'is'.
2.
After 'I don't think that' the subjunctive is required, not the indicative 'is'.
The verb in subjunctive 'is' is missing in the subordinate clause.
3.
The comma after 'Of course not' is missing 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; 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, suitable for learners at the A2 level. You will learn common phrases to agree, disagree, and emphasize your viewpoint, which are essential for daily conversations and formal discussions.

Key Expressions to Agree or Disagree

  • Me parece que sí – I agree (e.g., "Me parece que sí, el teletrabajo es útil.")
  • No me parece que + subjunctive – I disagree (note the mandatory subjunctive mood, e.g., "No me parece que sea flexible.")
  • Estoy de acuerdo – I share the same opinion (e.g., "Estoy de acuerdo con la plataforma digital.")
  • No estoy de acuerdo – I have a different opinion (e.g., "No estoy de acuerdo con el nuevo sistema.")

Strong Affirmative and Negative Responses

  • Claro que sí – Yes, surely (e.g., "¿Es útil la herramienta? Claro que sí.")
  • Claro que no – No, surely not (e.g., "¿Funciona sin conexión? Claro que no.")
  • Por supuesto que sí – Yes, without a doubt (more formal than "claro que sí", e.g., "¿El portátil es importante? Por supuesto que sí.")
  • Por supuesto que no – No, without a doubt (e.g., "¿Desconectarse siempre? Por supuesto que no.")

Expressing Personal Opinions

En mi opinión introduces a personal viewpoint (e.g., "En mi opinión, el teletrabajo es mejor.") and is useful for polite conversation or writing.

Important Notes on Usage

  • "No me parece que" always requires the subjunctive after it, unlike English which often uses the indicative. For example, use "sea" (subjunctive) instead of "es" (indicative).
  • "Claro que sí" and "Por supuesto que sí" emphasize affirmation, with the latter being more formal.
  • Punctuation matters: use a comma after expressions like "Claro que no," to separate the emphatic phrase from the rest of the sentence.

Differences Between English and Spanish Opinions Expressions

In English, expressing agreement or disagreement does not generally require a change in verb form, but in Spanish, certain expressions like "No me parece que" require the subjunctive mood, reflecting a nuance that affects verb conjugation after these expressions. Simple phrases such as "I agree" translate directly to "Estoy de acuerdo," which is straightforward. However, expressions like "Por supuesto que sí" add emphasis and formality which is less common in English conversation patterns.

Useful phrases to remember: "Me parece que sí" (I think so/I agree), "No me parece que + subjunctive" (I don't think so/I disagree), "Claro que sí/no" (Of course yes/no), and "Por supuesto que sí/no" (Certainly yes/no). These help convey your stance clearly.

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