Pensada (en. Thought)

/penˈsa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Reflection or idea elaborated by the mind.
Her thought on the project was very clear.
Su pensada sobre el proyecto fue muy clara.
The process of thinking or meditating on a matter.
The thought prior to the decision was crucial.
La pensada previa a la decisión fue crucial.
verb
The action of reflecting or considering something carefully.
She has thought about the consequences of her decision.
Ella ha pensada en las consecuencias de su decisión.

Etymology

From the verb 'to think', derived from the Latin 'pensare', which means 'to measure, to weigh'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To take a moment to think
To reflect carefully on a topic.
hacer una pensada
No thought without action
One should not only think; it is necessary to act.
no hay pensada sin acción
A brilliant thought
A very creative or clever idea.
una pensada brillante

Related Words

To think
To engage in mental activity to reflect or consider.
pensar
Reflection
Careful consideration of something.
reflexión

Slang Meanings

Quick thought
I took a quick thought and decided not to go to the meeting.
Tomé una pensada rápida y decidí no ir a la reunión.
Deep thought
After a deep thought, I changed my mind.
Después de una pensada profunda, cambié de opinión.