Meaning
A expressão "What do you think" é utilizada para perguntar a opinião de alguém sobre um assunto específico. Em português, ela pode ser traduzida como "O que você acha" ou "Qual é a sua opinião".
Essa expressão é muito comum em conversas cotidianas, pois permite que você envolva a outra pessoa no diálogo, mostrando interesse no ponto de vista dela. Por exemplo, você pode usá-la após apresentar uma ideia ou proposta, como em: "Estou pensando em mudar de emprego. What do you think?" Neste caso, você está solicitando que a outra pessoa compartilhe seus pensamentos sobre a sua intenção de mudar de emprego.
Além disso, "What do you think" pode ser uma maneira eficaz de iniciar uma discussão ou obter feedback em situações formais e informais. É uma expressão versátil que ajuda a promover a comunicação aberta e a troca de ideias.
Em resumo, usar "What do you think" é uma forma de engajar a outra pessoa na conversa e demonstrar que você valoriza a opinião dela. É uma ferramenta importante para interações sociais e profissionais.
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.
É um ato egoísta.
I’ve got mixed feelings about it.
I mean, war is wrong but I do believe conflict is inevitable.
Quero dizer, guerra é errada, mas eu acredito que o conflito é inevitável.
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.
Isso me deixa tão 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?
O que você acha dessa música?
I love how dynamic and energetic it is.
I went to the studio and recorded it.
Really?
You’re genius!
Você é um gênio!
03
What do you think about living in a new city?
Situation 1
Is everything okay?
I feel so spiritless lately.
Are you bored with life?
What do you think about living in a new city?
O que você acha de viver em uma nova cidade?
I guess that’s an option.
I’ll look into it.
Vou dar uma olhada nisso.
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.
Você é tão fotogênico.
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?
O que você acha de filmarmos nosso dia a dia?
I haven’t thought about it before.
But I think people would enjoy seeing how we start our day.
Mas acho que as pessoas gostariam de ver como começamos nosso dia.
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?
O que acha de tomar uma xícara de café comigo?
I'd love to!
Let's catch up over some coffee.
Vamos nos encontrar para tomar um 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!