Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

This lesson teaches how to express opinions in Spanish using key phrases like "Me parece que sí" (I agree), "No me parece que" + subjunctive (I disagree), and emphatic responses such as "Claro que sí/no" and "Por supuesto que sí/no." Learn to share and respond confidently with expressions like "Estoy de acuerdo" and "En mi opinión."
  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 the negation 'not' is not appropriate in this expression.
After 'I don't think that' the subjunctive 'is' should be 'are' or a correct form, but in Spanish 'sea' replaces 'es'.
2.
After 'I don't think that' subjunctive is required, not 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 'sí' in the affirmative expression 'Of course yes'.
Contradicts the affirmative meaning of the sentence; does not match the expressed opinion.

How to Express Opinions in Spanish

This lesson focuses on common phrases used to express agreement, disagreement, and personal opinions in Spanish, suitable for A2 level learners. Understanding these expressions will help you communicate your thoughts clearly and naturally in everyday conversations.

Key Expressions and Their Uses

  • Me parece que sí: Used to express agreement. Example: "Me parece que sí, el teletrabajo es útil."
  • No me parece que + subjunctive: Used to show disagreement. Note that the verb following this phrase must be in the subjunctive mood. Example: "No me parece que sea flexible."
  • Estoy de acuerdo: Signifies sharing the same opinion. Example: "Estoy de acuerdo con la plataforma digital."
  • No estoy de acuerdo: Indicates a differing opinion. Example: "No estoy de acuerdo con el nuevo sistema."
  • Claro que sí / Claro que no: Strong affirmative or negative responses. Examples: "Claro que sí." or "Claro que no."
  • Por supuesto que sí / Por supuesto que no: Emphasize certainty in acceptance or rejection. These are often more formal than "claro que sí/no." Examples: "Por supuesto que sí." / "Por supuesto que no."
  • En mi opinión: Introduces a personal opinion. Example: "En mi opinión, el teletrabajo es mejor."

Important Grammar Notes

The expression "No me parece que" requires the use of the subjunctive mood in the following verb, which is different from English where such constructions usually use the indicative. For example, No me parece que sea fácil means "I don't think it is easy," using "sea" (subjunctive) and not "es" (indicative).

Differences Between English and Spanish for Expressing Opinions

In English, phrases like "I think" or "I agree" are straightforward and do not require changes in verb mood. Spanish, however, often uses the subjunctive after expressions of doubt or disagreement, such as "No me parece que..." This grammatical difference is important to convey meaning accurately. Also, Spanish uses emphatic phrases like "Claro que sí" or "Por supuesto que no," which translate roughly to "Of course, yes/no" with varying degrees of formality and emphasis.

Useful phrases to remember include:

  • Me parece que sí – "I think so" / "I agree"
  • No me parece que + subjunctive – "I don't think that ..." (showing disagreement)
  • Estoy de acuerdo – "I agree"
  • No estoy de acuerdo – "I don't agree"
  • Claro que sí/no – "Of course, yes/no" (informal emphasis)
  • Por supuesto que sí/no – "Of course, yes/no" (more formal emphasis)
  • En mi opinión – "In my opinion"

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