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Opinemos

Opinemos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb opinar, and, less commonly, an inclusive imperative meaning “let us opine.” In standard Spanish it appears within clauses such as “Es necesario que opinemos sobre la propuesta.” In discourse, the form can function as a call to collective reflection, or as a heading or slogan in informal contexts.

Grammatically, opinemos shares its base with opinar; the -emos ending marks the plural first-person form in

In contemporary usage, opinions about civic matters are often invited with phrases that include opinemos, and

See also: opinar; present subjunctive; Spanish verbs; civic participation.

the
present
subjunctive
and,
in
informal
usage,
can
serve
as
an
inclusive
imperative.
The
present
subjunctive
expresses
doubt,
possibility,
desire,
or
suggestion,
and
opinemos
is
used
when
speaking
of
a
group’s
collective
opinion
or
action.
the
form
can
appear
in
political
or
social
commentary
to
emphasize
collective
deliberation.
Some
organizations
or
campaigns
may
adopt
a
similar
linguistic
cue
as
a
name
or
tagline
to
encourage
public
input
on
policies
or
proposals.
Because
opinemos
is
a
common
verb
form
rather
than
a
fixed
proper
noun,
its
meaning
and
tone
depend
on
context,
audience,
and
accompanying
language.