Spanish

Opinions and Preferences

Give a simple opinion, choose between options and explain why.

4 min

The idea

A preference sounds natural when you add a reason.

You can do a lot with prefiero, creo que and me parece.

Choose what you prefer.

01Prefiero este.preh-FYEH-roh ES-tehI prefer this one. Masculine.02Prefiero esta.I prefer this one. Feminine.03Prefiero ir andando.I prefer to walk.04¿Qué prefieres?What do you prefer?

Give your view.

01Creo que es buena idea.KREH-oh keh es BWEH-nah ee-DEH-ahI think it is a good idea.02Me parece bien.meh pah-REH-theh byenThat sounds good to me.03Me parece un poco caro.It seems a little expensive to me.

Agree or offer another view.

Agree

Estoy de acuerdo.Pronunciation: es-TOY deh ah-KWEHR-dohI agree.

Another view

Yo prefiero el otro.I prefer the other one.

Explain your choice.

01Prefiero este bar porque es más tranquilo.I prefer this bar because it is quieter.02Me gusta, pero está lejos.I like it, but it is far away.03Creo que el metro es mejor.I think the metro is better.

Keep the decision open.

01¿Y tú qué opinas?And what do you think?02A mí me da igual.I do not mind either way.03Entonces vamos allí.Then let’s go there.

Remember this

Say what you prefer and give one reason.

Prefiero ir andando porque hace buen tiempo. I prefer to walk because the weather is good.

Lesson complete

Reviewed 2026-09-07

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