Pensamiento (en. Thought)

/pensiaˈmento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The ability to form ideas and reflect.
His thinking is very critical.
Su pensamiento es muy crítico.
Set of ideas or reflections on a topic.
Philosophical thought has evolved over the centuries.
El pensamiento filosófico ha evolucionado a lo largo de los siglos.
The mental process of considering or valuing something.
After long thinking, he decided to take another path.
Después de un largo pensamiento, decidió seguir otro camino.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pensamentum', which means 'the act of thinking'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it comes to mind
an idea or memory that appears suddenly
me viene a la mente
critical thinking
ability to analyze and evaluate information objectively
pensamiento crítico
positive thinking
mental attitude that focuses on the good in things
pensamiento positivo

Related Words

to think
to carry out a mental action of evaluation or reflection.
pensar
reflection
careful consideration of something.
reflexión
ideation
process of forming ideas.
ideación

Slang Meanings

A deep thought
I had a deep thought about life last night.
Tuve un pensamiento profundo sobre la vida anoche.
To be out of touch with reality
I was out of touch with reality, lost in my thoughts.
Estaba en la luna, perdido en mis pensamientos.