Teach Y G - 14 - Asking & giving opinions Flashcards
- me/te/le/nos/os/les + parece/n + subject
2. me/te/le/nos/os/les + parece/n + que + relative clause
What are the 2 structures to ask or give opinions?
¿Qué te parece John?
Me parece muy simpático
What do you think of John?
I think he´s very nice.
¿Te parece que él puede hacerlo?
Me parece que es difícil.
that, which is often silent in English
Do you think he can do it?
I think it´s difficult.
What is the role of que?
- pensar (to think)
- creer (to think)
- opinar (to think)
- considerar (to consider, to think)
What are the other 4 verbs use to ask and give opinions?
¿Qué pensáis vosotros de mi idea?
Pensamos que es un idea excelente.
What do you think of my idea?
We think it´s an excellent idea.
¿Crees tú que es caro?
Creo que sí
Creo que no
Do you think it is expensive?
I think so
I don´t think so
¿Qué opinan Vds. de lo que digo?
Opinamos que Vd. está equivocado.
What do you think of what I´m saying?
We think you´re wrong.
Considero que debemos hablar con él.
I think we should speak to him
¿Estás libre ahora?
Si. No tengo nada que hacer.
Are you free now?
Yes. I have nothing (I’ve got) to do.
To contrast between 2 ideas
When do you use aunque?
Es simpática, aunque me parece que es un poco tímida
She´s nice, although I think she´s a bit shy
Creo que no ésta nada mal, aunque la comida no me parece muy buena
I don´t think it´s bad at all, although I don´t think the food is very good
- A mi parecer
- A mi juicio
- En mi opinión
3 phrases to say in my opinion
Right at the start of the sentence
If use 1 of the 3 phrases to express your opinion where do you put in the sentence?
A mi parecer no debemos aceptar su oferta
In my opinion we mustn´t accept his offer
