Can express opinions with supporting reasons
Opinion expression with justification
Vocabulary
in my opinion — meiner Meinung nach
, Portuguese cinema is very interesting.
Na minha opinião, o cinema português é muito interessante.I think that — acho que
I think we should invest more in education.
Acho que devíamos investir mais na educação.it seems to me that — parece-me que
this solution is the best.
Parece-me que esta solução é a melhor.I defend the idea that — defendo a ideia de que
everyone should have access to healthcare.
Defendo a ideia de que todos devem ter acesso à saúde.I am sure that — tenho a certeza de que
this will improve.
Tenho a certeza de que isto vai melhorar.I am of the opinion that — sou da opinião de que
we need changes.
Sou da opinião de que precisamos de mudanças.
Grammar
Opinion expressions with subjunctive
Using que + subjunctive in opinion phrases
- I think it is important to invest.
- I defend that everyone has access.
Cultural notes
British opinion expression tends to be more reserved. Using 'I think' or 'in my view' is more common than strong assertions. Supporting with evidence is valued.