Learn to Agree in Spanish: Expressing Agreement with Opinions
Learn to agree with someone's opinion in Spanish using phrases like 'Estoy de acuerdo' and 'Es verdad'. Practice with a dialogue and exercises.
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When someone shares an opinion in Spanish, you often want to agree. This lesson teaches you common phrases to express agreement, such as 'Estoy de acuerdo' (I agree) and 'Es verdad' (That's true). You'll learn how to use them naturally in conversation, focusing on agreement rather than stating your own opinion. By the end, you'll be able to respond appropriately when someone says something you agree with.
By the end, you can…
- agree with someone's opinion using phrases like 'Estoy de acuerdo' and 'Es verdad'.
- respond appropriately to opinions in a conversation.
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Estoy de acuerdo.
I agree.
eh-STOY deh ah-KWEHR-doh
Use this to directly agree with someone's opinion. It's neutral and widely used in both Latin America and Spain.
Es verdad.
That's true.
ehs veh-DAHD
Use when you agree that something is true. It's a simple and common way to show agreement.
Tienes razón.
You're right.
TYEH-nehs rah-SOHN
Use when you agree that the other person is correct. It's common in everyday conversation and can be used in both informal and formal contexts.
Claro que sí.
Of course.
KLAH-roh keh SEE
Use to agree enthusiastically. It can also mean 'Of course' in response to a request.
Exacto.
Exactly.
ehk-SAHK-toh
Use when you strongly agree and want to emphasize that the other person is precisely right.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
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Useful pattern
To agree with an opinion, you can use 'Estoy de acuerdo' followed by 'con' and the person or idea: 'Estoy de acuerdo contigo' (I agree with you). Or use 'Es verdad' to agree that something is true: 'Es verdad, es muy caro' (That's true, it's very expensive). These phrases are standalone and don't change form based on the speaker's gender.
When to use it
Use these phrases when someone states an opinion and you share it. For example, if someone says 'Creo que es demasiado caro' (I think it's too expensive), you can reply 'Estoy de acuerdo' or 'Es verdad'. Use 'Tienes razón' when agreeing that the person is correct. These are appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, though 'Tienes razón' uses the informal 'tú' form; with someone you address as 'usted', say 'Tiene razón'.
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
Creo que esta película es muy aburrida.
I think this movie is very boring.KREH-oh keh EHS-tah peh-LEE-koo-lah ehs mooy ah-boo-REE-dahEstoy de acuerdo. Es demasiado larga.
I agree. It's too long.eh-STOY deh ah-KWEHR-doh. ehs deh-mah-SYAH-doh LAHR-gahAdemás, los actores no son muy buenos.
Also, the actors aren't very good.ah-deh-MAHS, lohs ahk-TOH-rehs noh sohn mooy BWEH-nohsTienes razón. No es una buena película.
You're right. It's not a good movie.TYEH-nehs rah-SOHN. noh ehs OO-nah BWEH-nah peh-LEE-koo-lahA little context goes a long way
'Estoy de acuerdo' is universally understood and polite across the Spanish-speaking world, including both Latin America and Spain. 'Tienes razón' is common in everyday conversation and uses the informal 'tú'; with someone you address as 'usted', say 'Tiene razón'. 'Claro que sí' can sound enthusiastic; use it when you genuinely agree. Avoid using 'Estoy de acuerdo' with a person directly (e.g., 'Estoy de acuerdo tú')—instead use 'contigo' or 'con usted'.
One thing to watch for
Saying 'Estoy de acuerdo tú' to mean 'I agree with you'.
Try this instead: The correct phrase is 'Estoy de acuerdo contigo' (informal) or 'Estoy de acuerdo con usted' (formal). 'Contigo' means 'with you'. Example: 'Estoy de acuerdo contigo'.
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1How would you agree with someone who says 'Creo que es muy caro'?
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Estoy de acuerdo.
'Estoy de acuerdo' is a direct way to agree. You could also say 'Es verdad' or 'Tienes razón'.
2What does 'Tienes razón' mean?
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You're right.
'Tienes razón' is used to agree that someone is correct. It uses the informal 'tú' form and is common in conversation; with someone you address as 'usted', say 'Tiene razón'.
3Translate: 'That's true, it's too expensive.'
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Es verdad, es demasiado caro.
'Es verdad' means 'That's true' and 'demasiado caro' means 'too expensive'. You can also say 'Es verdad, es muy caro'.
Use 'Estoy de acuerdo', 'Es verdad', or 'Tienes razón' to agree with opinions in Spanish. Remember to use 'contigo' or 'con usted' when mentioning the person, and use 'Tiene razón' with someone you address as 'usted'.
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