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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Expresar una Opinión

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre cómo expresar una opinión, como "figure", "justify", "object", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to figure
to figure
[Verbo]

to form an opinion or assumption about something based on available information or logic

figurarse, imaginarse

figurarse, imaginarse

Ex: She figures the cost will be around $200 based on her previous experience. 
to justify
to justify
[Verbo]

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

justificar

justificar

Ex: The company had to justify its decision to lay off employees by explaining the financial challenges it was facing. 
in the first place

used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation

en primer lugar, para empezar

en primer lugar, para empezar

Ex: In the first place, the data is flawed, which invalidates the entire study. 

En primer lugar, los datos son defectuosos, lo que invalida todo el estudio.

to object
to object
[Verbo]

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

oponerse

oponerse

Ex: He objected that the proposed route was too dangerous for inexperienced hikers. 
objective
objective
[Adjetivo]

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

objective

objective

Ex: The court appointed an objective mediator to help resolve the dispute between the two parties. 
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.

to maintain

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

mantener

mantener

Ex: The scientist maintains that climate change is a significant threat that needs immediate attention. 

El científico mantiene que el cambio climático es una amenaza significativa que necesita atención inmediata.

may
may
[Verbo]

used to admit that a statement is true before making another one

a lo mejor

a lo mejor

Ex: The proposal may seem risky, but it also has great potential. 

La propuesta puede parecer arriesgada, pero también tiene un gran potencial.

to name
to name
[Verbo]

to state the name of someone or something

nombrar

nombrar

Ex: In his speech, the politician named his opponents and criticized their policies. 
to oppose
to oppose
[Verbo]

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it

oponerse a

oponerse a

Ex: The senator opposed the bill, citing its potential negative impact on the economy. 
opposed
opposed
[Adjetivo]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

opuesto, en contra

opuesto, en contra

Ex: Many parents were opposed to the school's decision to implement a dress code, believing it infringed upon students' freedom of expression. 

Muchos padres se opusieron a la decisión de la escuela de implementar un código de vestimenta, creyendo que infringía la libertad de expresión de los estudiantes.

to praise
to praise
[Verbo]

to express approval or admiration for someone or something

elogiar, alabar

elogiar, alabar

Ex: Daniel was praised for handling the emergency calmly. 
to reckon
to reckon
[Verbo]

to think or have an opinion about something

creer

creer

Ex: Many people reckon that kindness can significantly impact others' lives. 
to regard
to regard
[Verbo]

to think about someone or something in a specified way

considerar

considerar

Ex: In his eyes, she is regarded as a trustworthy friend. 
to remark
to remark
[Verbo]

to express one's opinion through a statement

comentar

comentar

Ex: As they walked through the art gallery, visitors were free to remark on the paintings and sculptures they found most intriguing. 
to speculate

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

hacer conjeturas

hacer conjeturas

Ex: When the stock prices suddenly dropped, investors started to speculate on the reasons for the market downturn. 

Cuando los precios de las acciones cayeron repentinamente, los inversores comenzaron a especular sobre las razones de la caída del mercado.

speculation
speculation
[Sustantivo]

the forming of opinions or guesses without enough evidence to know the truth

especulación, conjetura

especulación, conjetura

Ex: The announcement ended months of speculation about the new product. 
stance
stance
[Sustantivo]

a particular attitude or position adopted toward an issue or situation

postura, posición, actitud

postura, posición, actitud

Ex: Daniel explained his stance on the issue during the meeting. 
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. 
to sum up
to sum up
[Verbo]

to express a brief conclusion or judgment about someone or something based on available information

catalogar, evaluar

catalogar, evaluar

Ex: I don't want to sum her up unfairly after just a brief conversation. 

No quiero juzgarla injustamente después de una breve conversación.

misunderstanding
misunderstanding
[Sustantivo]

the act of interpreting something incorrectly

malentendido, confusión

malentendido, confusión

Ex: Misunderstanding the rules caused confusion during the game. 

Malentendido de las reglas causó confusión durante el juego.

perception
perception
[Sustantivo]

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

imagen

imagen

Ex: His perception of the situation was affected by previous experiences. 
position
position
[Sustantivo]

an opinion or stance held in opposition to another in a dispute or argument

posición

posición

Ex: The mediator noted each party's position. 
proof
proof
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of testing or establishing whether something is true or valid

prueba

prueba

Ex: Her argument depends on the proof of several earlier assumptions. 
public opinion
public opinion
[Sustantivo]

the collective attitudes, beliefs, and views held by the general population on various issues, events, or individuals

opinión pública

opinión pública

Ex: The company's decision to change its logo was heavily influenced by public opinion. 

La decisión de la empresa de cambiar su logotipo fue fuertemente influenciada por la opinión pública.

reason
reason
[Sustantivo]

the mind's power to understand or think logically

razón, lógica

razón, lógica

Ex: The scientist applied reason to draw conclusions from the data. 
remark
remark
[Sustantivo]

something that is said that shows one's opinion of something

comentario, observación

comentario, observación

Ex: The teacher's remark encouraged students to think critically. 
reputation
reputation
[Sustantivo]

the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past

reputación, fama

reputación, fama

Ex: The restaurant's reputation for delicious food and friendly service attracted many new customers. 
right
right
[interjección]

used to show one's agreement

bueno

bueno

Ex: "The report needs to be submitted by Friday."  "Right, I will make sure it is done." 
side
side
[Sustantivo]

one of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.

lado

lado

Ex: Each side had valid points that contributed to the discussion. 
while
while
[Conjunción]

used to indicate contrast

aunque

aunque

Ex: Some students find math easy, while others struggle with it. 

Algunos estudiantes encuentran las matemáticas fáciles, mientras que otros luchan con ellas.

to sign
to sign
[Verbo]

to use sign language for communication

comunicarse por señas

comunicarse por señas

Ex: The doctor learned to sign basic medical terminology to communicate with patients who are unable to speak. 
in opposition to {sb/sth}

used to convay that one is strongly against someone or something

en contra de

en contra de

Ex: The candidate's platform is in opposition to increased taxation. 

La plataforma del candidato está en oposición a un aumento de impuestos.

likewise
likewise
[interjección]

used to show one feels the same as another person about a particular thing or is willing to do the same thing they do

Igualmente !, Lo mismo !

Igualmente !, Lo mismo !

Ex: Likewise, it should be a fun evening. 

Asimismo, debería ser una noche divertida.

judgment
judgment
[Sustantivo]

an opinion that is formed after thinking carefully

juicio

juicio

Ex: He trusted her judgment when it came to making important financial decisions. 
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