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Think in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'think' is 'pensar', pronounced pehn-SAHR (IPA: /penˈsaɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.

Pronunciation: pehn-SAHR

Spanishpensar
Pronunciationpehn-SAHR · /penˈsaɾ/
Part of speechverb
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'pensar'

  • Pienso en mi familia todos los días.
    I think about my family every day.
  • ¿Qué piensas de la película?
    What do you think of the movie?
  • Pensé que la tienda estaba cerrada.
    I thought the store was closed.
  • Piensa bien antes de responder.
    Think carefully before answering.

Common Phrases with 'pensar'

  • pensar en voz alta
    to think out loud
  • sin pensarlo dos veces
    without thinking twice

How to Use 'pensar'

Stem-changing e→ie: pienso, piensas, piensa, but pensamos. Pensar en = to think about, pensar de = to have an opinion of, and pensar + infinitive = to plan to (pienso viajar = I plan to travel).

Related Vocabulary

Keep going: review present tense conjugation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'think' in Spanish?

'Think' in Spanish is 'pensar', pronounced pehn-SAHR.

How do you spell 'pensar'?

It is spelled p-e-n-s-a-r.

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