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“think” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoopinar · figurar · parecer

Pronunciation

IPA/penˈsaɾ/

Example

¿Qué piensas de esta película?

What do you think of this movie?

Illustration for pensar (think)

How to say “think” in Spanish

“Think” in Spanish is pensar.

Balancing pros and cons mentally.

Full entry for pensar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pensar

No puedo dejar de pensar en lo que dijo.

I can't stop thinking about what he said.

Tips for using pensar

  • When expressing intention use pensar + infinitive (Pienso viajar), ask for an opinion with ¿Qué piensas de X?, and remember pensar is a stem-changing verb (pienso).

Other Spanish words for “think”

¿Opinas lo mismo?

Do you think the same?

Me figuro que llegará tarde.

I think he will arrive late.

Me parece bien tu plan.

I think your plan is good.

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