Pensas (en. You think)

/ˈpensas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of thinking, considering, or reflecting on something.
You think too much about the future.
Tú piensas demasiado en el futuro.
To form ideas or concepts in the mind.
You think it's a good idea, right?
Piensas que es una buena idea, ¿verdad?
To have an opinion or belief about something.
What do you think about this movie?
¿Qué piensas sobre esta película?

Etymology

From Latin 'pensare', which means 'to weigh' or 'to consider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I think that
to express an opinion or belief about something.
pienso que
what do you think?
to ask someone about their opinion.
¿qué piensas?
I have a good thought
to indicate that one has a good idea or reflection.
tengo un buen pensamiento

Related Words

thought
Action or way of thinking.
pensamiento
thinker
A person who thinks or meditates.
pensador
thinking space
Place or state related to reflection.
pensadera

Slang Meanings

To think a lot about something or someone.
I like that girl, but I think too much about her.
Esa chica me gusta, pero pienso demasiado en ella.
To be distracted thinking about other things.
I was in class, but I was thinking about the party.
Estaba en clase, pero pensaba en la fiesta.