Can express opinions with supporting reasons
Opinion expression with justification
Vocabulary
na minha opinião — in my opinion
, o cinema português é muito interessante.
In my opinion, Portuguese cinema is very interesting.acho que — I think that
devíamos investir mais na educação.
I think we should invest more in education.parece-me que — it seems to me that
esta solução é a melhor.
It seems to me that this solution is the best.defender a ideia de que — to defend the idea that
Defendo a ideia de que todos devem ter acesso à saúde.
I defend the idea that everyone should have access to healthcare.tenho a certeza de que — I am sure that
isto vai melhorar.
I am sure that this will improve.sou da opinião de que — I am of the opinion that
precisamos de mudanças.
I am of the opinion that we need changes.
Grammar
Opinion expressions with subjunctive
Using que + subjunctive in opinion phrases (acho que seja, defendo que tenham)
- Acho que seja importante investir.
- Defendo que todos tenham acesso.
Cultural notes
Portuguese people value reasoned opinions. Supporting your view with 'porque' (because) or 'já que' (since) adds credibility to your argument.