Meaning
«In my opinion» é uma expressão usada para introduzir o que alguém pensa ou sente sobre um determinado assunto. Em português, ela pode ser traduzida como "na minha opinião". É uma forma de expressar uma opinião pessoal de maneira educada e respeitosa, deixando claro que o que está sendo dito é subjetivo e pode não ser uma verdade absoluta.
Uso: Quando você deseja compartilhar seu ponto de vista em uma conversa, pode começar sua frase com «In my opinion». Por exemplo: «In my opinion, este filme é muito interessante». Isso ajuda a indicar que a afirmação é baseada na sua percepção pessoal, e não em fatos objetivos.
Em contextos formais e informais, «In my opinion» é amplamente utilizado e é uma maneira eficaz de iniciar discussões saudáveis e respeitar diferentes perspectivas. Lembre-se de que ao usar essa expressão, é importante estar aberto a ouvir as opiniões dos outros também.
Today's Sentences
- In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
- In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
- In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
- In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
- In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
- Writer's Note
01
In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
Situation 1
I need something new to do on the weekends.
In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
Can you suggest some good reads?
Sure.
I’ll send you a list of books that were helpful for me.
Vou te enviar uma lista de livros que foram úteis para mim.
Situation 2
I feel like everything is so digitalized nowadays.
In my opinion, reading is a good hobby.
I still believe in the reading experience.
Eu ainda acredito na experiência de leitura.
I agree.
But I think a lot of people are turning back to the analog way of enjoying things.
02
In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
Situation 1
I need something to wake me up in the mornings.
In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
Really?
I always wonder how much caffeine I drink in a cup of coffee.
Sempre me pergunto quanto de cafeína eu consumo em uma xícara de café.
Well, they say 80 to 100 mg of caffeine for a cup of 8 oz. coffee.
Situation 2
Do you enjoy the taste of coffee?
In my opinion, coffee is the best for caffeine.
I never understood when people express their love for coffee.
To be honest, I don’t think it tastes too great. I drink it for the caffeine.
03
In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
Situation 1
Of all the places you’ve traveled, which city or country did you enjoy the most?
In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
I’d love to visit France one day.
I hear such beautiful stories about others’ travels there.
Ouço histórias tão lindas sobre as viagens de outras pessoas para lá.
I’d go back every year if I could.
Situation 2
Do you remember where the Olympics were held?
I believe they were held in Paris.
I think you’re right.
In my opinion, Paris is the most beautiful city.
04
In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
Situation 1
Did you see the news this morning?
No, I didn’t.
There were thousands of dead fish that washed up on the beaches of Japan.
In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
Years of neglect and overuse of the ocean causes strange events like these.
Anos de negligência e uso excessivo do oceano causam eventos estranhos como estes.
Situation 2
Isn’t it supposed to be winter?
It is.
But it’s been really warm all year.
Mas tem feito muito calor o ano todo.
In my opinion, climate change is a global issue.
I agree.
I can’t help but wonder just how much warmer the earth can get before the ocean starts to boil.
Não posso deixar de me perguntar o quanto mais a Terra pode esquentar antes que o oceano comece a ferver.
05
In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
Situation 1
What’s your flavor?
In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
I always liked the fruitier versions.
You should try the chocolate here, it’s really rich and creamy.
Situation 2
How come you always order the same thing?
In my opinion, chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
Really?
My favorite is strawberry.
I guess everyone has their go-to flavor.
Acho que todo mundo tem seu sabor preferido.
Writer's Note
Did you know that you can omit "In my opinion" without changing the overall meaning of the sentence? So why use it anyway? Well, we use the add-on "In my opinion" to offer a personal opinion to something we have said or are going to say. In other words, we reduce our statement to a personal point of view regardless of what is factual.
"In my opinion" can be used at the beginning of a sentence or at the end of a sentence.
- In my opinion, the convicted felon is actually innocent.
- In my opinion, French food is the most exquisite in all aspects including flavor, texture, quality, and ingredients.
- In my opinion, he is still in love with her.
- She needs to spend less time online and more time with her family, in my opinion.
- They should stop eating fast food and try to incorporate colorful food, in my opinion.
- A good pair of speakers can make your listening experience so much more enjoyable, in my opinion.
Try omitting the "in my opinion" add-on and see that it doesn't change the meaning of the sentence! You're doing great and don't forget that we're here as your study buddy.👍👍👍
