Written Opinion Phrases (school)

Question 1

From my point of view

Answer 1

Desde mi punto de vista

Question 2

I don’t think that this affirmation is completely true

Answer 2

No creo que esta afirmación sea completamente verdad

Question 3

In my opinion

Answer 3

En mi opinión

En mi juicio

Question 4

Now I am going to say why I am of this opinion

Answer 4

Ahora, voy a decir por qué estoy de esta opinión

Question 5

In my answer, I am going to give my opinions about the two sides of this theme

Answer 5

En mi respuesta, voy a dar mis opiniones sobre las dos lados de este tema

Question 6

There are two main reasons

Answer 6

Hay dos razones principales

Question 7

The first has to do with

Answer 7

La primera tiene que ver con

Question 8

As far as I’m concerned

Answer 8

Por lo que a mí me toca

Question 9

My way of seeing things

Answer 9

A mi modo de ver

Question 10

At first glance it seems that

Answer 10

A primera vista parece que

Question 11

Despite

Answer 11

Pese a

Question 12

It’s a very debated topic

Answer 12

Es una tema muy debatido

Question 13

Basic human rights

Answer 13

Los derechos básicos humanos

Question 14

We have to take responsibility

Answer 14

Tenemos que asumir nuestra responsabilidad

Question 15

Human beings will have to recognise that we are responsible for

Answer 15

Los seres humanos tendrán que reconocer que son responsables para

Question 16

We should change the current situation

Answer 16

Deberíamos cambiar la situación actual

Question 17

Hopefully it will be like this

Answer 17

Ojalá que sea así

Question 18

Hopefully one day we can say that

Answer 18

Ojalá un día podamos decir que

Question 19

One can conclude that

Answer 19

Se puede concluir que

Question 20

In conclusion

Answer 20

En resumen

Question 21

Let’s not forget that

Answer 21

No olvidemos que

Question 22

These examples prove that

Answer 22

Estos ejemplos prueben que

Question 23

It’s clear that this topic doesn’t have an easy solution

Answer 23

Es claro que el tema no tiene solución fácil

Question 24

We have to ask ourselves

Answer 24

Tenemos que preguntarnos

Question 25

We shouldn’t give up

Answer 25

No hay tirar la toalla

Question 26

We should change our attitudes and actions before it’s too late

Answer 26

Deberíamos cambiar nuestras actitudes y acciones antes de que sea demasiado tarde

Question 27

It’s not easy but difficulty isn’t an excuse to stop looking for a solution

Answer 27

No es fácil Pero la dificultad no es una excusa para dejar de buscar una solución

Question 28

Every small step is a step in the right direction

Answer 28

Cada paso pequeño es un paso que se da en la dirección correcta

Question 29

Every little helps

Answer 29

Nuestro granito de arena realmente puede marcar una diferencia

Question 30

There’s a lot left to do

Answer 30

Queda mucho camino por recorrer

Question 31

To cut expenses

Answer 31

Apretarse el cinturón

Question 32

With great difficulty

Answer 32

A duras penas

Question 33

To take someone under ones wing

Answer 33

Acoger en su regazo

Question 34

To be low in spirits

Answer 34

Andar de capa caída

Question 35

To pressure somebody/ to crack the whip

Answer 35

Apretar las clavijas a

Question 36

Out of place

Answer 36

Como pero en barrio ajeno

Question 37

To cost an arm and a leg

Answer 37

Costar un ojo de la cara

Question 38

Up to ones eyes in debt

Answer 38

Endeudado hasta los ojos

Question 39

Trapped in a delicate situation

Answer 39

Entre la espada y la pared

Question 40

To earn the bread

Answer 40

Ganarse el pan

Question 41

To go from bad to worse

Answer 41

Ir de mal en peor

Question 42

Have been at dizzying levels

Answer 42

Han sido vertiginosos

Question 43

The reasons for increase aren’t clear and neither are the solutions

Answer 43

No están claras las razones del aumento ni tampoco la solución

Question 44

Education is the basis to modify habits that are very difficult to change

Answer 44

La educación es la base para modificar uno hábitos muy difíciles de cambiar

Question 45

There is worry but no action

Answer 45

Haya preocupación pero no acción

Question 46

Develop strategies

Answer 46

Desarrollar estrategias

Question 47

To combat these problems at a national and community level

Answer 47

Combatir estos problemas a nivel nacional y comunitario