Can express basic opinions about news items
Express opinions on current events
Vocabulary
acho que — I think that
esta notícia é importante.
I think this news is important.na minha opinião — in my opinion
, o governo devia agir.
In my opinion, the government should act.parece-me — it seems to me
que a situação está a melhorar.
It seems to me that the situation is improving.importante — important
É informar-se.
It is important to stay informed.concordar — to agree
Concordo com o artigo.
I agree with the article.discordar — to disagree
Discordo da opinião do autor.
I disagree with the author's opinion.
Grammar
opinion expressions
Expressing basic opinions about news items
- Acho que esta notícia é muito importante.
- Na minha opinião, o governo devia fazer mais.
Cultural notes
Portuguese people often discuss politics and current affairs. Expressing opinions is common in social settings.