Opinaba

Opinaba is a Spanish verb, specifically the imperfect indicative form of the verb "opinar." "Opinar" means to give an opinion, to express a viewpoint, or to think something. Therefore, "opinaba" translates to "he/she/it was opining," "he/she/it used to opine," or "he/she/it used to think."

This verb form is used to describe an ongoing or habitual action in the past. For example, one might say "El político opinaba que la reforma era necesaria," which means "The politician was opining that the reform was necessary" or "The politician used to think that the reform was necessary." It implies a continuous or repeated expression of a belief or thought.

The imperfect tense in Spanish, as demonstrated by "opinaba," is distinct from the preterite tense, which would be "opinó" (he/she/it opined). While "opinó" refers to a completed action in the past, "opinaba" suggests a state of being or a recurring action that was happening over a period of time. It is a common verb in everyday Spanish conversation and writing, used to convey past opinions and perspectives.