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PhrasesExpressing OpinionsSono del parere che si debba intervenire.
B2formal

Sono del parere che si debba intervenire.

I'm of the opinion that action should be taken.

Pronunciation

'Debba' — DEB-ba. Congiuntivo presente of 'dovere'. Double 'b' is clear.

When to use it

Use in formal contexts — meetings, academic discussions, written opinions — when you want to state your position with authority and precision.

What it means

'Essere del parere che' (to be of the opinion that) is a formal Italian expression for stating a view. The subjunctive 'debba' follows. This construction marks educated, formal Italian and is typical of professional documents and speeches.

Variations

Sostengo che sia necessario cambiare.

I maintain that it's necessary to change.

'Sostenere' (to maintain/support) — academic language for a defended position

La mia posizione è che si debba agire.

My position is that action must be taken.

Highly formal — 'la mia posizione' (my position) as in a formal debate

Propendo per una soluzione diversa.

I lean towards a different solution.

'Propendere per' (to lean towards) — nuanced expression of preference

Mini Dialogue

— Qual è la sua posizione su questa questione? — Sono del parere che si debba intervenire immediatamente. — Condivido la sua preoccupazione. — Grazie. Propongo quindi che procediamo con il piano B.

— What is your position on this matter? — I'm of the opinion that action should be taken immediately. — I share your concern. — Thank you. I therefore propose that we proceed with plan B.

Cultural Note

Italian bureaucratic and legal language uses elaborate opinion-stating formulas. Learning these constructions is essential for professional integration in Italy — work meetings, public consultations, and written reports all use this register.