Opinión in english
pronunciation: əpɪnjən part of speech: noun
opinión = claim ; contention ; feedback ; judgement [judgment] ; regard ; view ; say ; voice ; perception ; say-so.
Example: The final justification is to be found in the claim that SLIS provide a form of information education that is not provided elsewhere.Example: The main contentions are that it would serve both the long-term interests of authors and publishers and the interests of users of information.Example: The statements are framed one at a time, and feedback is available at each stage, hence the term 'interactive searching'.Example: In my judgment, these changes will come about in one of two ways.Example: Their sheer institutional standing and regard have had a bearing upon the creation of a situation which is a good deal better than it might otherwise have been.Example: There is an alternative method for the design of subject retrieval devices, and that is to build languages or schemes which depend upon some theoretical views about the nature and structure of knowledge.Example: I've seen people clamor for a say and when it's given to them they don't take it.Example: I am particularly interested in hearing from practicing music and digital librarians, those in industry, and those who have had experience with other evaluation programmes, though all voices are welcomed.Example: Nevertheless, citation indexes do seek to link documents according to their content (or at least the perception of their content held by the author of the source work).Example: She may have had some say-so in the matter of whom she was going to marry, but for the most part, it was out of her hands.more:
» a la opinión pública = in the public eye .
Example: The article is entitled 'Librarians in the public eye'.» amañar un sondeo (de opinión) = rig + a poll .
Example: Scientists already know how to rig the data and the evidence, now they are learning how to rig the polls.» ante la opinión pública = in the public eye .
Example: The article is entitled 'Librarians in the public eye'.» apoyar un opinión = support + Posesivo + contention .
Example: Surveys of radio listeners do not support his contention that libraries' competitors are more attractive.» artículo de opinión = discussion article [Método de debate que toma como punto de partida un documento que presenta ideas, normalmente polémicas, que dan pie a ser rebatidas o apoyadas] ; discussion paper [Método de debate que toma como punto de partida un documento que presenta ideas, normalmente polémicas, que dan pie a ser rebatidas o apoyadas] ; opinion article ; feature article ; opinion piece ; op-ed [Referido generalmente a los periódicos] ; news column .
Example: Indicative abstracts are more appropriate representations of discussion and review articles, books and, in some circumstances, conference proceedings, reports without conclusions, essays and bibliographies. Example: The UKLDS or the UK Library Database System is a proposal from the Cooperative Automation Group (CAG) which was first disseminated in a discussion paper published in 1982. Example: This opinion article presents a view of the scope for artificial intelligence in information retrieval. Example: The author reviews some of the periodicals that contain an increasing number of feature articles about the Internet. Example: This is not a rigorous statistical investigation, but an opinion piece offered to encourage other librarians to address this problem. Example: If the president wanted to speak directly to people in advance of the G-20 summit in London, he could do so by sending an op-ed to the world's top papers. Example: Content analysis of the newspaper for the year detailed the follow-through in the news columns = El análisis de contenido del periódico para ese año hizo un seguimiento de las columnas periodísticas.» atrincherado en las opiniones de Uno = set in + Posesivo + opinions .
Example: Rumor has it that she 'tolerates' Mathilda Panopoulos, having tried many times to engage her in meaningful dialogue only to find her 'hopelessly set in her opinions'.» cambiar de opinión = change + Posesivo + mind ; change + feet ; change + Posesivo + tune ; budge ; change + Posesivo + perception ; change + Posesivo + opinion ; sing + a different tune ; have + a change of heart .
Example: The latter reasons may be further subdivided into those operations in which we expect that we shall have reasonable provocation to change our minds. Example: These people usually do not realize that it often takes greater strength of character and heroic self-discipline to refrain from changing feet every time one opens one's mouth. Example: Then a few weeks ago, we noted that he had shockingly changed his tune, right about the time that the market was hitting new highs. Example: Pete was stunned -- he tried reasoning with the woman, but she would not budge. Example: Changing perceptions and improving tarnished reputations is a huge task that will take considerable time. Example: As long as she lives, she will still be able to change her opinion and return to her husband. Example: Politicians who scoffed at the possibility of a Trump presidency and withheld their support are now singing a different tune. Example: We can only hope that it will, after all, be possible to persuade the Council to have a change of heart = Sólo nos queda esperar que, después de todo, sea posible persuadir al Consejo para que cambie de opinión.» cambiar de opinión a mitad de camino = change + horses in midstream .
Example: 'I'm not much to trust any politician,' he shrugs, but 'I just don't believe in changing horses in midstream' = Dijo encogiéndose de hombros: "No soy mucho de confiar en ningún político, pero simplemente no creo en los cambios de opinión a mitad de camino".» cambiar + Posesivo + opinión = change + Posesivo + perception ; change + Posesivo + opinion .
Example: Changing perceptions and improving tarnished reputations is a huge task that will take considerable time. Example: As long as she lives, she will still be able to change her opinion and return to her husband.» cambiar radicalmente de opinión = do + an about-face ; make + an about-face ; make + a volte-face ; do + a volte-face .
Example: If teachers lead the way, perhaps society will do an about-face and begin to recognize the tremendous contributions which they make. Example: Known for his scathing criticism of Israel, he has made an about-face and published a volume dedicated to health in Israel, highlighting its achievements and challenges. Example: Exactly three years ago, the government made a volte-face in its foreign policy and pivoted towards the Asia-Pacific region. Example: Doing a volte-face, the Noida gang rape victim has changed her statement a day after filing a complaint of abduction and sexual assault.» cambiar súbitamente de opinión = do + an about-face ; make + an about-face ; make + a volte-face ; do + a volte-face .
Example: If teachers lead the way, perhaps society will do an about-face and begin to recognize the tremendous contributions which they make. Example: Known for his scathing criticism of Israel, he has made an about-face and published a volume dedicated to health in Israel, highlighting its achievements and challenges. Example: Exactly three years ago, the government made a volte-face in its foreign policy and pivoted towards the Asia-Pacific region. Example: Doing a volte-face, the Noida gang rape victim has changed her statement a day after filing a complaint of abduction and sexual assault.» cambio de opinión = change of heart ; change of mind .
Example: It does not seem to me to be a nine days wonder but a fundamental change of heart that is rejuvenating traditional reference services which have done sterling service over the years. Example: The irresistible implication is that the change of mind was the result of political pressure.» cambio radical de opinión = volte-face ; about-face .
Example: Although she has repeatedly ruled out calling an early election, she says her volte-face is motivated by the need to 'strengthen our hand in negotiation with the European Union'. Example: Tanzania provides one of the most extreme examples of an about-face in food marketing.» cambio súbito de opinión = volte-face ; about-face .
Example: Although she has repeatedly ruled out calling an early election, she says her volte-face is motivated by the need to 'strengthen our hand in negotiation with the European Union'. Example: Tanzania provides one of the most extreme examples of an about-face in food marketing.» columna de opinión = op-ed [Referido generalmente a los periódicos] .
Example: If the president wanted to speak directly to people in advance of the G-20 summit in London, he could do so by sending an op-ed to the world's top papers.» compartir la opinión de que = share + the view that .
Example: Not all librarians share the view that outreach is a good thing for the public library.» consultar + Posesivo + opinión = pick + Posesivo + brains .
Example: Her knowledge seemed endless, and all of us in the room were eager to pick her brains.» convencer de que cambie de opinión = talk + Nombre + down .
Example: You guys talk her down and patch things up the best you can.» dar + Posesivo + opinión = have + Posesivo + say (on) .
Example: After being placed at the centre of a row over sexual harassment, she has finally had her say.» dar + Posesivo + opinión sobre = give + Posesivo + take on ; give + Posesivo + opinion on .
Example: Please, please get off his back -- I'm so tired of listening to you give your take on what the President has said. Example: This article gives some opinions on 3 main areas for reform in the library and information service of research institutes.» dar una opinión = offer + an opinion .
Example: The author offers the opinion that this trend goes against accepted wisdom in the industry.» de acuerdo con + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view ; in + Posesivo + opinion ; by + Posesivo + lights ; according to + Posesivo + lights ; in + Posesivo + eyes .
Example: In her view, it is high time for the plays by this versatile and prolific dramatist to begin elbowing their way into the American repertoire. Example: In my opinion this approach is incorrect, and the use of computers to perpetuate outdated systems is a perversion of technology. Example: A civilized nation by his lights is one in which a chosen few get to live like kings and queens, comporting themselves as they see fit. Example: He was a wise and humane judge, and he clearly did his honest best and fairest, according to his lights. Example: Both were justifiable expenses in his eyes, and he'd flay her alive if he learned she was squandering his money on fripperies.» defender un opinión = support + a view .
Example: In 'An orange is more than orange juice', Rainer Hubert supports the view that audiovisual media will increase in importance.» diferencia de opinión (sobre) = difference of opinion (on) .
Example: Continuing differences of opinion on such matters as the Community budget and the Common Agricultural Policy have stimulated the interest of academics and produced a market for their publications.» diferencias de opinión = shades of opinion .
Example: The chief similarity between them is seen to be their moral significance as repositories of books on all subjects and shades of opinion which have been banned or censored.» discrepacia de opiniones = conflict of opinions .
Example: In this conflict of opinions and sentiments I find delight.» divergencia de opinión = divergence of opinion .
Example: There are divergences of opinion within the library profession about the proper division of labour between professional and clerical staff.» división de opiniones = division of opinion ; split decision [Usado generalmente en el boxeo] ; divided opinions .
Example: There was a sharp division of opinion as to whether weeding is necessary 'in order to make room for new technologies in the public library'. Example: Split decisions occur for approximately 60% of the manuscripts we receive. Example: The Court was split by divided opinions: five justices held the opinion that his rights were violated while four justices disagreed.» documento de opinión = discussion document [Método de debate que toma como punto de partida un documento que presenta ideas, normalmente polémicas, que dan pie a ser rebatidas o apoyadas] .
Example: In a computer conference, a discussion document (or nominated topic) is commented upon by participants at various locations, over a period of time.» emitir + Posesivo + opinión sobre = give + Posesivo + opinion on .
Example: This article gives some opinions on 3 main areas for reform in the library and information service of research institutes.» empresa dedicada a los sondeos de opinión = polling firm ; polling agency .
Example: This is a full-text collection of public opinion surveys that have been conducted by major US polling firms since the 1940s. Example: The state premier polling agency has provided access to New Jersey public opinion data via the web.» en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief .
Example: Contrary to popular belief still held by some, no accompanying service support was provided by Carnegie for the institution behind these monumental facades.» en la opinión de = in the opinion of .
Example: These bureaucratic organisations contribute to a social malaise, symptomatic, in the opinion of many workers, of a general social crisis which will accelerate in the decades ahead.» en mi opinión = in my opinion ; to the best of my knowledge ; in my view ; in my books .
Example: This attack is directed against a particular heresy; one which is widespread, but it is in my opinion none the less damnable. Example: For another thing, to the best of my knowledge IQ tests do not differentiate between different kinds of giftedness. Example: The problem can only be solved by analogy; in my view, the regulations on communication to the public should be applied mutatis mutandis. Example: In my books they did the right thing by bringing the problem up as early as they could, the failing was FIA's inability to act on this early enough to do something constructive about it.» en + Posesivo + honesta opinión = in + Posesivo + honest opinion .
Example: The band would not have sounded the same without his backing vocals, in my honest opinion.» en + Posesivo + humilde opinión = in + Posesivo + humble opinion .
Example: We were 'in his humble opinion' improperly attired to dine in such an illustrious establishment.» en + Posesivo + modesta opinión = in + Posesivo + humble opinion .
Example: We were 'in his humble opinion' improperly attired to dine in such an illustrious establishment.» en + Posesivo + opinión = to + Posesivo + mind .
Example: The second, and to my mind, much more important, purpose was to aid the human comprehension of descriptive data.» escuchar la opinión de Alguien = hear + Posesivo + opinion .
Example: A day away from it now and then, mixing with children, hearing their opinions, trying to answer their questions, can be an invigorating relief.» escuchar la opinión de otra persona = hear + someone else's opinion ; hear + somebody else's opinion .
Example: Maybe she should talk to Alex about what was going on -- it could be good to get it off her chest and hear someone else's opinion. Example: I get very enthusiastic because the people who attend those meetings are knowledge-seekers who want to learn and hear somebody else's opinion.» escuchar la opinión de otro = hear + someone else's opinion ; hear + somebody else's opinion .
Example: Maybe she should talk to Alex about what was going on -- it could be good to get it off her chest and hear someone else's opinion. Example: I get very enthusiastic because the people who attend those meetings are knowledge-seekers who want to learn and hear somebody else's opinion.» escuchar las opiniones de la gente = hear + people's opinions .
Example: I want to hear people's opinions on controversial topics, like gay marriage and abortion.» escuchar las opiniones de otra gente = hear + other people's opinions .
Example: Though it is good to hear other people's opinions and their reasons, what really matters the most is yours in the end based on the information you have received.» escuchar las opiniones de otras personas = hear + other people's opinions .
Example: Though it is good to hear other people's opinions and their reasons, what really matters the most is yours in the end based on the information you have received.» escuchar las opiniones de otros = hear + other people's opinions .
Example: Though it is good to hear other people's opinions and their reasons, what really matters the most is yours in the end based on the information you have received.» es mi opinión = my two (2) cents(' worth) [Usado de diferentes maneras: my two cents' worth o my 2 cents' worth o my two cents o my 2 cents] .
Example: Thought I should throw my two cents into this debate about the Forbes article where in the author admonishes men from marrying women with careers.» explicar + Posesivo + opinión = put + Posesivo + viewpoint across .
Example: In Spring '87 the Danish archives decided to publish flysheets as a way of putting their viewpoint across to the public.» expresar la opinión = volunteer + view .
Example: A number of respondents to the study volunteered the view that the leading example of an 'information-related' programme is the MSc in Information Systems at the London School of Economics.» expresar la opinión de uno = make + Posesivo + feelings known .
Example: I think all of you have an opportunity to make your feelings known to the descriptive cataloging committee and to its parent body in the development of the rules.» expresar la opinión de uno sobre = give + Posesivo + thoughts on .
Example: The cataloger and the technical services librarian of a small college library are asked to give their thoughts on how to resolve the problem of smokers versus non-smokers on the staff.» expresar opinión = express + view .
Example: Growing concern reached a head in the mid 1980s when a number of practitioners expressed the view that children's librarianship had lost its way.» expresar opinión (sobre) = express + an opinion (on) .
Example: This is not an institution but a consultative body which considers and expresses an opinion on commission proposals for legislation.» expresar + Posesivo + opinión = find + Posesivo + (own) voice ; find + voice ; find + a voice ; put + Posesivo + viewpoint across ; have + Posesivo + say (on) ; speak out .
Example: In her essay, Montaigne's adoptive daughter struggled to find her own voice while speaking as the authorized representative of her father. Example: But the practical question that gets asked again and again is how does the reader find voice on the printed page. Example: The author argues that people must find a voice to address cuts in funding for the arts. Example: In Spring '87 the Danish archives decided to publish flysheets as a way of putting their viewpoint across to the public. Example: After being placed at the centre of a row over sexual harassment, she has finally had her say. Example: As always, our members are ready to speak out clearly if the Cuban authorities dare to seize any of the uncensored books being sent to Cuba by President Carter.» expresar + Posesivo + opinión sobre = state + Posesivo + opinion on .
Example: He asked for a discussion of the practical problems which face practicing librarians and media specialists and urged me to state my opinion on all matters.» expresar una opinión = voice + an opinion .
Example: At the same time, the library is placing at the individual's disposal vast resources of information, and more accessible means of voicing an informed opinion.» expresar una opinión sobre = venture + Posesivo + opinion on .
Example: It is folly for the librarian to venture an opinion on such matters.» formarse una opinión = form + an impression ; form + Posesivo + (own) opinion .
Example: I have formed a deep impression about the relationship between libraries and economic development from my own life experience. Example: If you're such an ass-licker that you can't form your own opinions, tough!.» grupo de opinión = focus group .
Example: While lunches and exhibit booth encounters at ALA and state conferences help, neither replaces a good, structured focus group.» haber división de opiniones = be split on ; opinion + be divided .
Example: They were split on whether the library or bookstore had a more friendly environment = Hubo división de opiniones en cuanto a si la biblioteca o la libreria ofrecía un entorno más amigable. Example: The article 'The grad versus the undergrad debate: a most ingenious paradox' suggests that opinion is divided as to whether to focus bibliographic instruction on the undergraduate or the graduate student.» haber división de opiniones entre los críticos = critics + be divided .
Example: The critics are divided but Rolf Harris says he's thrilled to bits with the finished product.» hacer cambiar de opinión = talk + Nombre + down .
Example: You guys talk her down and patch things up the best you can.» hacer ver + Posesivo + opinión = put + Posesivo + viewpoint across .
Example: In Spring '87 the Danish archives decided to publish flysheets as a way of putting their viewpoint across to the public.» imponer + Posesivo + (propia) opinión = impose + Posesivo + (own) opinion .
Example: The film is told through the eyes of a bombed-out family; the director didn't want to impose her own opinions on the film.» influir en la opinión pública = shape + public opinion ; influence + public opinion .
Example: Librarians are aware of the ability of the press to shape public opinion. Example: It appears that this criticism will not diminish in the future and has the potential to influence public opinion.» intercambiar opiniones = exchange + views [Normalmente opiniones opuestas] ; share + Posesivo + opinions .
Example: A conspicuous coolness had existed between them since they had exchanged views on the hiring of Lisa Huish. Example: These are times when children share their opinions about books they have read, recommending them to others.» intercambio de opiniones sobre = exchange of opinion on .
Example: More exchange of opinion on and experiment with classification for on-line cataloguing is needed in Japan.» la opinión de otra persona = a second opinion .
Example: Find out why you need a second opinion, when to get a second opinion, and why it may be a matter of life and death.» líder de opinión = opinion leader .
Example: A number of respondents expressed understandable irritation at the failure of individuals, who are often accorded the status of opinion leaders in our business, fully to comprehend the nature and constraints of SLIS work.» manipular la opinión = manipulate + people's opinions ; manipulate + public opinion .
Example: Equally powerful is the capacity of words to propagandize, create distrust, fuel hatred, or manipulate peoples' opinions in support of foregone political agendas. Example: The less aligned their policy preferences are with that of the majority,the more incentive they have to manipulate public opinion.
» manipular la opinión de la gente = manipulate + people's opinions ; manipulate + public opinion .
Example: Equally powerful is the capacity of words to propagandize, create distrust, fuel hatred, or manipulate peoples' opinions in support of foregone political agendas. Example: The less aligned their policy preferences are with that of the majority,the more incentive they have to manipulate public opinion.
» manipular la opinión pública = manipulate + people's opinions ; manipulate + public opinion .
Example: Equally powerful is the capacity of words to propagandize, create distrust, fuel hatred, or manipulate peoples' opinions in support of foregone political agendas. Example: The less aligned their policy preferences are with that of the majority,the more incentive they have to manipulate public opinion.
» mantener una opinión = hold + a view ; hold + an opinion .
Example: This article examines the views of librarians held by a number of faculty cohorts. Example: The Court was split by divided opinions: five justices held the opinion that his rights were violated while four justices disagreed.» mi opinión = my two (2) cents(' worth) [Usado de diferentes maneras: my two cents' worth o my 2 cents' worth o my two cents o my 2 cents] .
Example: Thought I should throw my two cents into this debate about the Forbes article where in the author admonishes men from marrying women with careers.» moldear la opinión pública = mould + public opinion .
Example: This paper gives reasons why changes are occurring in the ability to the British government to mould public opinion.» no poder expresar + Posesivo + opinión = not get a word in edgeways ; not get a word in edgewise ; not get a word in .
Example: The problem was I could hardly get a word in edgeways, or even finish my own sentences without interruption. Example: Chances are that you aren't the only one who gets a little hot under the collar when you can't get a word in edgewise. Example: The Conservative candidate just droned on and on and on and on without letting anyone else get a word in.» no tener muy buena opinión de = think + little of ; not think much of .
Example: It was obvious to the committeemen that these new residents of Boston were generally unlettered and `think little of moral and intellectual culture'. Example: I must admit I didn't think much of him first time I laid eyes on him; looked like a stiff breeze would blow him over.» ofrecer una opinión = offer + an opinion .
Example: The author offers the opinion that this trend goes against accepted wisdom in the industry.» oír la opinión de otra persona = hear + someone else's opinion ; hear + somebody else's opinion .
Example: Maybe she should talk to Alex about what was going on -- it could be good to get it off her chest and hear someone else's opinion. Example: I get very enthusiastic because the people who attend those meetings are knowledge-seekers who want to learn and hear somebody else's opinion.» oír la opinión de otro = hear + someone else's opinion ; hear + somebody else's opinion .
Example: Maybe she should talk to Alex about what was going on -- it could be good to get it off her chest and hear someone else's opinion. Example: I get very enthusiastic because the people who attend those meetings are knowledge-seekers who want to learn and hear somebody else's opinion.» oír las opiniones de la gente = hear + people's opinions .
Example: I want to hear people's opinions on controversial topics, like gay marriage and abortion.» oír las opiniones de otra gente = hear + other people's opinions .
Example: Though it is good to hear other people's opinions and their reasons, what really matters the most is yours in the end based on the information you have received.» oír las opiniones de otras personas = hear + other people's opinions .
Example: Though it is good to hear other people's opinions and their reasons, what really matters the most is yours in the end based on the information you have received.» oír las opiniones de otros = hear + other people's opinions .
Example: Though it is good to hear other people's opinions and their reasons, what really matters the most is yours in the end based on the information you have received.» opinión consensuada = consensus of opinion .
Example: Although we may disagree about the fine detail, semantic relationships are the relationships between subjects, which are reasonably stable, and reflect the consensus of opinion concerning the connections between subjects.» opinión de la mayoría = majority opinion .
Example: I came to the conclusion that the majority opinion among linguists was that the prescriptive approach to grammar was too rigid.» opiniones diferentes = contrasting opinions .
Example: The participants expressed contrasting opinions that seemed to transcend religious, ethnic, cultural and national boundaries.» opiniones diversas = mixed reactions ; mixed reviews .
Example: This article describes the curved futuristic design of the new Cholla Library and the mixed public reactions to the building designed by the architect Will Bruder. Example: What is clear in the literature is that this initiative has mixed reviews = Lo que está claro en las diferentes publicaciones existentes sobre este tema es que este proyecto ha recibido opiniones diversas.» opiniones divididas = divided opinions .
Example: The Court was split by divided opinions: five justices held the opinion that his rights were violated while four justices disagreed.» opiniones encontradas = conflicting views .
Example: Finding the truth is difficult when we're faced with conflicting views from thousands of media and Internet sources.» opiniones opuestas = contrasting opinions .
Example: The participants expressed contrasting opinions that seemed to transcend religious, ethnic, cultural and national boundaries.» opinión + estar dividida = opinion + be divided .
Example: The article 'The grad versus the undergrad debate: a most ingenious paradox' suggests that opinion is divided as to whether to focus bibliographic instruction on the undergraduate or the graduate student.» opinión general = consensus ; consensus of opinion ; accepted wisdom ; conventional wisdom ; conventional thinking .
Example: Efforts are being made in the direction of an international consensus on the definition and treatment of corporate authorship. Example: Although we may disagree about the fine detail, semantic relationships are the relationships between subjects, which are reasonably stable, and reflect the consensus of opinion concerning the connections between subjects. Example: It is accepted wisdom that documents should be represented in terms of their logical structure rather than their appearance. Example: This analysis of labour incentives within cooperatives challenges the conventional wisdom that cooperatives suffer from a problem of weak work incentives. Example: Conventional thinking has been that water-cooled chillers are more efficient than air-cooled chillers.» opinión general, la = received wisdom, the .
Example: In fact, many would say he has already stepped over the edge: the received wisdom in the world of reference is 'Never offer a personal opinion'.» opinión generalmente aceptada = conventional wisdom ; conventional thinking .
Example: This analysis of labour incentives within cooperatives challenges the conventional wisdom that cooperatives suffer from a problem of weak work incentives. Example: Conventional thinking has been that water-cooled chillers are more efficient than air-cooled chillers.» opinión mayoritaria = majority opinion .
Example: I came to the conclusion that the majority opinion among linguists was that the prescriptive approach to grammar was too rigid.» opinión muy extendida = widely held view .
Example: Female porn stars are psychologically as healthy or healthier than other women, according to a new study, which challenges widely held views about women in the adult entertainment business.» opinión muy generalizada = widely held view .
Example: Female porn stars are psychologically as healthy or healthier than other women, according to a new study, which challenges widely held views about women in the adult entertainment business.» opinión personal = personal opinion .
Example: In fact, many would say he has already stepped over the edge: the received wisdom in the world of reference is 'Never offer a personal opinion'.» opinión pública = outside-world ; public opinion .
Example: The Publications Office may fairly be said to present itself to the outside-world as a distributor by way of sale, since its overt involvement in free distribution is essentially accessory to that. Example: The author discusses whether libraries still retain a function as agents of cultural change and moulders of public opinion.» opinión pública, la = public mind, the .
Example: These statistics were later proved to be erroneous, but the damage was done in the public mind = Posteriormente, se demostró que estos resultados estadísticos eran erróneos, pero el daño ya se había hecho en la opinión pública.» opinión (sobre) = opinion (on) .
Example: A reputable supplier will readily provide names of former customers who may be contacted for their opinions on service, support and maintenance.» pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + an opinion on .
Example: The authors of Nonbook Materials receive letters frequently asking for opinions on cataloguing problems.» pedir + Posesivo + opinión = pick + Posesivo + brains .
Example: Her knowledge seemed endless, and all of us in the room were eager to pick her brains.» recabar la opinión = canvass + Nombre + for + Posesivo + opinion .
Example: Librarians were canvassed for their opinions using a postal questionnaire.» recabar la opinión de un experto = expertise [expertize, -USA] .
Example: As an expert can falsify stamps often quite easily, it is advisable particularly when dealing with stamps of value to have them examined and expertised.» recabar la opinión pública = gauge + public opinion .
Example: The article is entitled 'Gauging public opinion on libraries'.» recabar la opinión sobre = gauge + opinion on .
Example: The main concern is to look into current use of, and interest in, electronic information services, and also to gauge opinion on setting up a data base concerned solely with development issues.» recabar opiniones = solicit + input .
Example: Librarians solicited input from teens using surveys, interviews, focus groups, and young adult advisory boards or councils.» recabar opinión sobre = elicit + an opinion on .
Example: This is an analysis of a survey of 100 school librarians by the Institute of School Syllabuses to elicit opinions on the new obligatory reader education programme.» recabar + Posesivo + opinión = gauge + Posesivo + reaction .
Example: This article describes results of a questionnaire survey to gauge users' reactions and to examine the suitability of continuing the system on a permanent basis.» recabar una opinión = solicit + an opinion .
Example: A greater concern for people would be reflected by the manager's willingness to solicit opinions and recommendations prior to making decisions.» recibir opiniones diversas = receive + mixed reviews .
Example: Although 70% of the country's 2-year and 4-year colleges are offering online courses, the method of delivery is receiving mixed reviews.» reservarse la opinión = reserve + judgement .
Example: There is no doubt that this scheme deserves to succeed, but we live in a harsh world, where success tends to go to the successful rather than to the deserving, and one can only reserve judgement for the next few years.» respaldar + Posesivo + opinión = back up + Posesivo + claim .
Example: We've all heard the adage that with age comes wisdom, but now science is backing up the claim.» respaldar una opinión = buttress + Posesivo + claim ; support + a view .
Example: She must be prepared to buttress her claims that people want more say, and that power is becoming more widely dispersed. Example: In 'An orange is more than orange juice', Rainer Hubert supports the view that audiovisual media will increase in importance.» según la opinión de = in the opinion of .
Example: These bureaucratic organisations contribute to a social malaise, symptomatic, in the opinion of many workers, of a general social crisis which will accelerate in the decades ahead.» según mi opinión = to the best of my knowledge .
Example: For another thing, to the best of my knowledge IQ tests do not differentiate between different kinds of giftedness.» según + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view ; in + Posesivo + opinion ; by + Posesivo + lights ; according to + Posesivo + lights ; in + Posesivo + eyes ; according to + Posesivo + book .
Example: In her view, it is high time for the plays by this versatile and prolific dramatist to begin elbowing their way into the American repertoire. Example: In my opinion this approach is incorrect, and the use of computers to perpetuate outdated systems is a perversion of technology. Example: A civilized nation by his lights is one in which a chosen few get to live like kings and queens, comporting themselves as they see fit. Example: He was a wise and humane judge, and he clearly did his honest best and fairest, according to his lights. Example: Both were justifiable expenses in his eyes, and he'd flay her alive if he learned she was squandering his money on fripperies. Example: But, according to her book, living with a man who isn't hubby #1 is always adultery.» ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that ; be of the view that .
Example: Some considered the rules over-complicated and fussy, whereas others were of the opinion that more detail was required. Example: The majority of respondents were of the view that their programmes now comprehend broader interests than might be suggested by the term 'librarianship'.» sondear la opinión pública = gauge + public opinion .
Example: The article is entitled 'Gauging public opinion on libraries'.» sondear la opinión sobre = gauge + opinion on .
Example: The main concern is to look into current use of, and interest in, electronic information services, and also to gauge opinion on setting up a data base concerned solely with development issues.» sondeo de opinión = opinion poll ; Gallup poll ; perceptions study ; opinion polling .
Example: Opinion polls are also carried out on specific topics, such as women in society and the European public's attitude towards scientific and technical development. Example: A 1976 Gallup poll in the United States found that while eighty-two percent mentioned printed matter as a source of information, only one in five made use of a library for information. Example: A public perceptions study of the work of librarians revealed that librarianship is considered low in status relative to other professions, but also that within the field itself, segregation occurs along gender lines. Example: Opinion polling measures public support for public libraries, and the primary use of such polls is to persuade politicians of the depth of that support to justify a more favourable allocation of resources.» sondeo de opinión por teléfono = telephone opinion poll .
Example: This article presents a reanalysis of data from a national telephone opinion poll of 1,181 US residents conducted in 1991.» sondeo de opinión pública = public opinion poll .
Example: For the social scientist public opinion polls provide a rich source of data for secondary analysis.» sondeo informal de opinión = straw poll .
Example: Their last straw poll listed Hillary at a 6% popularity among its members, who are considered 'lefties'.» sostener una opinión = argue ; hold + a view ; hold + an opinion .
Example: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable. Example: This article examines the views of librarians held by a number of faculty cohorts. Example: The Court was split by divided opinions: five justices held the opinion that his rights were violated while four justices disagreed.» tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion .
Example: I mean everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but they went off their rocker embracing our enemies.» tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding .
Example: It is my understanding that the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd edition, (AACR2) will prescribe the same entry rules for all materials.» tener mala opinión de = hold + Nombre + in disrepute .
Example: The hypocritical inconsistency of politicians is one of the reasons why voters hold them in disrepute.» tener muy buena opinión de = think + the world of ; think + highly of ; think + a lot of ; think + a great deal of .
Example: But as the last hymn faded and hundreds followed his coffin out into the sun, it was obvious again: his patients still thought the world of him. Example: Swedes think highly of the Government but not of the royal family. Example: He was always smiling and pleasant, and I really thought a lot of him. Example: Emma thought a great deal of him but her feelings did not run as deep as those she knew he held for her.» tener opinión = take + a view .
Example: There are those, sometimes found in the corridors of power, who would take such a view.» tener una opinión = take + a viewpoint ; hold + a view ; hold + an opinion .
Example: Whatever viewpoint is taken, it is difficult to dispute the significance of AACR1. Example: This article examines the views of librarians held by a number of faculty cohorts. Example: The Court was split by divided opinions: five justices held the opinion that his rights were violated while four justices disagreed.» tener una opinión sobre = have + an opinion on .
Example: I woul be interested in talking to anyone who has an opinion on this matter.» una segunda opinión = a second opinion .
Example: Find out why you need a second opinion, when to get a second opinion, and why it may be a matter of life and death.