Meaning
La expresión en inglés «What do you think» se traduce al español como «¿Qué piensas?» o «¿Qué opinas?». Esta frase se utiliza comúnmente para solicitar la opinión o el punto de vista de otra persona sobre un tema específico. Es una forma de invitar a alguien a compartir sus pensamientos y puede emplearse en una variedad de contextos, tanto formales como informales.
Cuando usas «What do you think», estás mostrando interés en lo que la otra persona tiene que decir y abriendo un espacio para el diálogo y la discusión. Esta pregunta fomenta la interacción, y es especialmente útil en situaciones donde se necesita tomar una decisión conjunta o cuando se valora la colaboración.
Por ejemplo, si estás discutiendo una idea para un proyecto con tus colegas, podrías decir: «I think we should try this new approach. What do you think?». En este caso, estás compartiendo tu propia opinión primero y luego invitando a los demás a expresar la suya.
En resumen, usar «What do you think» es una manera efectiva de involucrar a las personas en una conversación y demostrar que valoras sus opiniones y perspectivas.
Today's Sentences
- What do you think about war?
- What do you think of this song?
- What do you think about living in a new city?
- What do you think about filming our daily life?
- What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
- Writer's Note
01
What do you think about war?
Situation 1
Can I ask you something? What do you think about war?
I believe you can solve a conflict in other ways than war.
It seems that those with power don’t seem to know this.
Power without integrity is a dangerous thing.
Situation 2
What do you think about war?
It’s a battle of political power that causes suffering and harm to others.
It’s a selfish act.
Es un acto egoísta.
I’ve got mixed feelings about it.
I mean, war is wrong but I do believe conflict is inevitable.
Es decir, la guerra está mal, pero creo que el conflicto es inevitable.
I’m against it.
02
What do you think of this song?
Situation 1
What do you think of this song?
It’s really catchy!
I think so too.
It makes me so happy.
Me hace muy feliz.
I love the energy and the beat.
Situation 2
I’m so glad I ran into you!
What do you think of this song?
¿Qué opinas de esta canción?
I love how dynamic and energetic it is.
I went to the studio and recorded it.
Really?
You’re genius!
¡Eres un genio!
03
What do you think about living in a new city?
Situation 1
Is everything okay?
¿Todo está bien?
I feel so spiritless lately.
Are you bored with life?
What do you think about living in a new city?
¿Qué piensas sobre vivir en una nueva ciudad?
I guess that’s an option.
I’ll look into it.
Lo investigaré.
Situation 2
What do you think about living in a new city?
I’d love to move to another city but it’s like starting over.
Isn’t that the point?
I guess it would be a different pace and environment.
04
What do you think about filming our daily life?
Situation 1
What do you think about filming our daily life?
I would feel uncomfortable on camera.
Why? The camera loves you.
You’re so photogenic.
Eres tan fotogénico.
I think I would need some getting used to.
Situation 2
I love our morning routines.
Me too.
What do you think about filming our daily life?
¿Qué piensas sobre filmar nuestra vida diaria?
I haven’t thought about it before.
But I think people would enjoy seeing how we start our day.
Pero creo que a la gente le gustaría ver cómo empezamos nuestro día.
Should we set up the camera and do a test shoot?
05
What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
Situation 1
Excuse me, do I know you from somewhere?
I’m not sure.
What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
Are you trying to ask me out?
Situation 2
Is it really you?
Hey, It’s been so long since I've seen you!
How have you been?
What do you think about having a cup of coffee with me?
¿Qué piensas de tomar una taza de café conmigo?
I'd love to!
Let's catch up over some coffee.
Vamos a ponernos al día con un café.
Writer's Note
What do you think about our Welling posts? Did you know there are other ways to ask "What do you think"? Here are a few ideas to broaden your English skills.
- What are your thoughts?
- What's your opinion?
- How do you feel about this?
- Any thoughts?
- What's your take?
- Where do you stand on this?
Try using these sentence openers and make your own phrases. Leave them in the comment section and we'll be happy to look at them with you!
