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Opinión y Argumento - Formar o Expresar una Opinión 5

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con formar o expresar una opinión, como "stance", "slant" y "shade".

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Words Related to Opinion and Argument
to say
to say
[Verbo]

to express one's point of view or opinion on something

decir

decir

Ex: I say we take a vote to decide the best course of action. 

Yo digo que tomemos un voto para decidir el mejor curso de acción.

say
say
[Sustantivo]

the right or chance to give an opinion about something

opinión, voz

opinión, voz

Ex: As a valued member of the team, she always had a significant say in project planning. 

Como miembro valioso del equipo, ella siempre tuvo una voz importante en la planificación de proyectos.

to scorn
to scorn
[Verbo]

to have no respect for someone or something because one thinks they are stupid or undeserving

desdeñar

desdeñar

Ex: They scorn the idea of discrimination and strive for inclusivity and equality. 

Desprecian la idea de discriminación y luchan por la inclusión y la igualdad.

scorn
scorn
[Sustantivo]

a very strong feeling that someone or something is despicable or unworthy of respect

desprecio, desdén

desprecio, desdén

to see
to see
[Verbo]

to regard someone or something in a specific way

ver, entender

ver, entender

Ex: Let's see the situation as an opportunity for growth and learning. 

Veamos la situación como una oportunidad para crecer y aprender.

to seesaw
to seesaw
[Verbo]

to constantly change from one opinion, state, or mood to another and then back again

balancearse

balancearse

self-image
self-image
[Sustantivo]

the conception someone has, particularly about their abilities, character, and qualities

imagen de sí mismo, autoimagen

imagen de sí mismo, autoimagen

Ex: A positive self-image is crucial for mental well-being. 

Una imagen de uno mismo positiva es crucial para el bienestar mental.

self-regard
self-regard
[Sustantivo]

consideration or concern for oneself or one’s own interest

amor propio

amor propio

sentiment
sentiment
[Sustantivo]

a feeling or opinion influenced by emotion rather than reason

opinión, parecer

opinión, parecer

Ex: Public sentiment changed after the news report. 

El sentimiento público cambió después del reportaje.

shade
shade
[Sustantivo]

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

matiz

matiz

Ex: Linguists study the subtle shades of meaning between words. 

Los lingüistas estudian los matices sutiles de significado entre las palabras.

to shift
to shift
[Verbo]

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

cambiar

cambiar

Ex: After attending the seminar, she shifted her perspective on the benefits of incorporating technology into educational practices. 

Después de asistir al seminario, ella cambió su perspectiva sobre los beneficios de incorporar tecnología en las prácticas educativas.

to [shift] {one's} ground

to adopt a different opinion or point of view, particularly a contradictory one

cambiar de postura, modificar su postura

cambiar de postura, modificar su postura

Ex: The outspoken activist was not afraid to speak her mind about the injustices she witnessed. 

No deja de cambiar de postura, así que es difícil saber qué piensa realmente.

to shoot down

to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

echar por tierra a alguien

echar por tierra a alguien

Ex: In the competitive business world, rivals often try to shoot down each other's success through negative press. 

En el competitivo mundo de los negocios, los rivales a menudo intentan desacreditar el éxito de los demás a través de la prensa negativa.

should
should
[Verbo]

used to indicate a degree of expectation regarding something that is likely to happen

debería, deberías

debería, deberías

Ex: The company should announce their decision by tomorrow. 

La empresa debería anunciar su decisión para mañana.

to [shove|force|ram] {sth} [down] {one's} [throat]

to compel someone to accept one's ideas and beliefs, especially in an annoying way

imponer algo a alguien, meter algo a la fuerza

imponer algo a alguien, meter algo a la fuerza

Ex: He felt like his parents were trying to force their career choices on him, which caused tension in the family. 

La escuela no debería imponer una sola postura política a los estudiantes.

to signal
to signal
[Verbo]

to do something to make one's feelings or opinions known

señalar

señalar

Ex: He signaled his agreement by nodding his head vigorously. 

Señaló su acuerdo asintiendo con la cabeza vigorosamente.

to [sing] a different (tune|song)

to talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

cambiar de discurso, cambiar de tono

cambiar de discurso, cambiar de tono

Ex: She used to criticize remote work, but now that she needs it, she is singing a different tune. 

Antes criticaba el trabajo remoto, pero ahora que lo necesita cambió de discurso.

to size up
to size up
[Verbo]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

tantear, evaluar

tantear, evaluar

Ex: In a job interview, employers often size up candidates based on their qualifications and presentation. 

En una entrevista de trabajo, los empleadores a menudo evalúan a los candidatos según sus calificaciones y presentación.

slant
slant
[Sustantivo]

a biased or subjective angle in presenting information, often reflecting personal or ideological viewpoints

enfoque, punto de vista

enfoque, punto de vista

Ex: The documentary offered a refreshing slant on climate change. 

El documental ofreció un enfoque refrescante sobre el cambio climático.

slur
slur
[Sustantivo]

a mean or hurtful word or comment that is used to insult or put down someone based on their race, gender, or other traits

insulto, agravio

insulto, agravio

some
some
[Determinante]

used ironically to express disapproval, sarcasm, or disbelief

vaya un

vaya un

Ex: He made some apology, didn't even look sorry. 

Hizo alguna disculpa, ni siquiera parecía arrepentido.

to sound off

to express strong and often negative opinions about something, typically in a rude manner

despotricar contra

despotricar contra

Ex: The political activist sounded off during the rally, passionately expressing their views on social justice. 

El activista político se desahogó durante el mitin, expresando apasionadamente sus puntos de vista sobre la justicia social.

to sound a note (of something)

to have or express particular feelings or opinions

llamar a

llamar a

speaking as

expressing one's opinions or point of view as someone who has had the same or similar experience

hablando desde mi experiencia como

hablando desde mi experiencia como

to speak out

to confidently share one's thoughts or feelings without any hesitation

expresar su opinión

expresar su opinión

Ex: It's important to speak out when you see wrongdoing. 

Es importante hablar cuando ves algo incorrecto.

to [speak|talk] the same language

to be able to understand someone because of having mutual tastes, opinions, attitudes, etc.

hablar el mismo idioma

hablar el mismo idioma

Ex: It's hard to find someone who talks the same language as you. 
speculatively
speculatively
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows one's decisions are merely based on estimations or personal opinions rather than actual facts

especulativamente

especulativamente

to stake out

to clearly state one's opinions in order to distinguish between one's ideas and other's

asegurar

asegurar

Ex: During the workshop, participants were encouraged to stake out their perspectives on the topic, fostering a diverse exchange of ideas. 

Durante el taller, se animó a los participantes a delimitar sus perspectivas sobre el tema, fomentando un intercambio diverso de ideas.

stance
stance
[Sustantivo]

a considered or deliberate mental or emotional attitude toward something

postura, posición, actitud

postura, posición, actitud

Ex: Her stance on the issue reflected careful thought. 

Su postura sobre el tema reflejaba un pensamiento cuidadoso.

to stand
to stand
[Verbo]

to have a certain opinion regarding an issue

mantenerse, estar

mantenerse, estar

Ex: As an advocate for education, she stands for increased funding for schools. 

Como defensora de la educación, ella apoya un mayor financiamiento para las escuelas.

stand
stand
[Sustantivo]

a mental viewpoint or attitude from which one considers things

postura, punto de vista

postura, punto de vista

Ex: The debate showcased different stands on education reform. 

El debate mostró diferentes posturas sobre la reforma educativa.

to stand by

to remain loyal to or supportive of someone, particularly during a hard time

apoyar

apoyar

Ex: True friends will always stand by you, no matter what challenges you face. 

Los verdaderos amigos siempre estarán a tu lado, sin importar los desafíos que enfrentes.

to [stand] pat

to refuse to change one's opinions, attitudes, or decisions

mantenerse firme en

mantenerse firme en

standpoint
standpoint
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or decision that is formed based on one's belief or circumstances

punto de vista

punto de vista

statement
statement
[Sustantivo]

something that is expressed through things one says or writes

declaración

declaración

Ex: She wrote a statement explaining her decision. 

Ella escribió una declaración explicando su decisión.

straw poll
straw poll
[Sustantivo]

an unofficial test of opinion that includes a number of people who give their opinion about something or say whether or not they intend to participate in an election

encuesta extraoficial

encuesta extraoficial

Ex: The results of the straw poll showed a clear preference for the new policy. 

Los resultados de la encuesta informal mostraron una clara preferencia por la nueva política.

street
street
[Sustantivo]

(in the plural) people in general, often as a source of information, gossip, or rumors

calle

calle

Ex: They were talking to the streets to find out what really happened. 

Hablaban con las calles para descubrir lo que realmente sucedió.

stripe
stripe
[Sustantivo]

a distinct type, category, or opinion

tipo

tipo

strongly
strongly
[Adverbio]

in a firm, determined, or passionate way, used when expressing opinions, etc.

totalmente, firmemente, profundamente

totalmente, firmemente, profundamente

Ex: The company strongly denied any wrongdoing. 

La empresa categóricamente negó cualquier irregularidad.

stubbornly
stubbornly
[Adverbio]

In a way that shows firm resistance to change in opinion, behavior, or decision

tercamente, obstinadamente

tercamente, obstinadamente

Ex: She stubbornly continued the argument, unwilling to back down. 

Ella tercamente continuó la discusión, sin estar dispuesta a retroceder.

subjective
subjective
[Adjetivo]

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than facts

subjetivo

subjetivo

Ex: Taste in music is subjective, with individuals preferring different genres and artists. 

El gusto en la música es subjetivo, con individuos prefiriendo diferentes géneros y artistas.

subjectivity
subjectivity
[Sustantivo]

the state of being affected by personal opinions and feelings instead of facts and statistics

subjetividad

subjetividad

Ex: The debate highlighted the subjectivity of moral values, showing how different cultures prioritize different ethical principles. 

El debate destacó la subjetividad de los valores morales, mostrando cómo diferentes culturas priorizan diferentes principios éticos.

subjectively
subjectively
[Adverbio]

in a way that reflects a person's personal opinions, feelings, or experiences

subjetivamente

subjetivamente

Ex: The film was reviewed subjectively, with little attention to its technical merits. 

La película fue revisada subjetivamente, con poca atención a sus méritos técnicos.

to suggest
to suggest
[Verbo]

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

sugerir

sugerir

Ex: The professor suggested several topics for research papers in the upcoming semester. 

El profesor sugirió varios temas para los trabajos de investigación en el próximo semestre.

suggestion
suggestion
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

sugerencia

sugerencia

Ex: The professor encouraged students to share their suggestions for topics to cover in the course. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a compartir sus sugerencias para los temas a tratar en el curso.

to swing
to swing
[Verbo]

to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another

cambiar, oscilar

cambiar, oscilar

Ex: The compelling evidence presented in court swung the jury's perception. 

La evidencia convincente presentada en el tribunal cambió la percepción del jurado.

swing
swing
[Sustantivo]

a noticeable shift from one opinion, position, or state to another

cambio, fluctuación

cambio, fluctuación

Ex: The swing in support between the two candidates was dramatic. 

La oscilación en el apoyo entre los dos candidatos fue dramática.

syndrome
syndrome
[Sustantivo]

a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals

síndrome

síndrome

Ex: "Battered Woman Syndrome" refers to a pattern of psychological symptoms experienced by women who have been subjected to prolonged abuse by their partners. 

El síndrome de la mujer maltratada se refiere a un patrón de síntomas psicológicos experimentados por mujeres que han sido sometidas a abuso prolongado por parte de sus parejas.

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