Hello!
In this post, you'll find out about expressions you can use when you're
having a discussion or disagreement with someone and you want to make a
point, that is, make a statement or tell them what you think about something.
- Expressing opinion:
I think (that)... --> I think we shoud go now.
My view is (that)... --> My view is that the project will fail.
In my view, ... --> In my view, nobody can pass that exam.
In my opinion, ... --> In my opinion, the firm can succeed.
From my point of view, ... --> From my point of view, you're not quite right.
In my opinion, ... --> In my opinion, the firm can succeed.
From my point of view, ... --> From my point of view, you're not quite right.
- Persuading:
I can assure you (that)... --> I can assure you that we've done everything we
can.
You can bet (that)... --> You can bet they will be apprehended.
I promise (that)... --> I promise that she had finished all her homework before she left.
I can guarantee you (that)... --> I can guarantee you the project will be ready on Friday.
- Making a statement:
The fact is (that)... --> The fact is that he's a great performer.
The point is (that)... --> The point is, we don't know if they're being honest.
- Other expressions:
Look, ... (*may be aggressive!!) --> Look, everyone thinks it's a bad idea.
You're missing the point... (*may be rude!!) --> You're missing the point - this is not about pay, it's about
conditions.
conditions.
Hola, En este post os informaréis sobre las expresiones que podéis utilizar cuando estáis discutiendo o tengáis un desacuerdo con alguien y queráis decir algo importante, es decir, decir lo que pensáis acerca de algo.
- Opinando:
I think (that)... --> I think we shoud go now. [Creo que deberíamos irnos ahora]
My view is (that)... --> My view is that the project will fail. [Me parece que el proyecto va a fracasar]
In my view, ... --> In my view, nobody can pass that exam. [A mi parecer, nadie puede aprobar ese examen]
In my opinion, ... --> In my opinion, the firm can succeed. [En mi opinión, la compañía puede tener éxito]
In my opinion, ... --> In my opinion, the firm can succeed. [En mi opinión, la compañía puede tener éxito]
From my point of view, ... --> From my point of view, you're not quite right. [Desde mi punto de vista, no
tienes mucha razón]
tienes mucha razón]
- Convenciendo:
I can assure you (that)... --> I can assure you that we've done everything we
can. [Le puedo asegurar
que hemos hecho todo lo que podemos]
que hemos hecho todo lo que podemos]
You can bet (that)... --> You can bet they will be apprehended. [Puede apostar a que los cogerán]
I promise (that)... --> I promise that she had finished all her homework before she left. [Te prometo que
había terminado todos los deberes antes de que se fuera]
había terminado todos los deberes antes de que se fuera]
I can guarantee you (that)... --> I can guarantee you the project will be ready on Friday. [Le garantizo
que el proyecto esta´ra listo para el viernes]
que el proyecto esta´ra listo para el viernes]
- Afirmando:
The fact is (that)... --> The fact is that he's a great performer. [El hecho es que él es un gran intérprete]
The point is (that)... --> The point is, we don't know if they're being honest. [El caso es que no sabemos
si están siendo sinceros]
si están siendo sinceros]
- Otras expresiones:
Look, ... (* puede ser agresivo) --> Look, everyone thinks it's a bad idea.
[Mira, todos piensan que es una mala idea]
[Mira, todos piensan que es una mala idea]
You're missing the point... (* puede ser maleducado) --> You're missing the point - this is not about pay,
it's about conditions.
it's about conditions.
[No estás entendiendo - no se trata de sueldo, se trata de condiciones]
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