Pensé (en. I thought)

/penˈse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of forming ideas or concepts in the mind.
Yesterday I thought about the decisions I've made.
Ayer pensé en las decisiones que he tomado.
To consider something in the mind.
I thought it would be a good idea to attend the meeting.
Pensé que sería una buena idea asistir a la reunión.
To reflect on a topic or issue.
When I thought about life, I realized how important it is to enjoy every moment.
Cuando pensé en la vida, me di cuenta de lo importante que es disfrutar cada momento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pensare', which means 'to weigh or to calculate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I thought not
Expression that indicates surprise or disagreement with an assumption.
pensé que no
If I didn't think about that
Indicates that someone had not considered a possibility.
si no pensé en eso
I thought of you
Expression that indicates that someone was in another person's thoughts.
pensé en ti

Related Words

to think
To form concepts or reflections in the mind.
pensar
thought
Action of thinking, idea that results from this process.
pensamiento
pensive
That is in a state of reflection or meditation.
pensativo

Slang Meanings

It is used to indicate that someone has had a brilliant idea.
That idea you had was great, you thought like a pro!
Esa idea que tuviste fue genial, ¡pensaste como un pro!
Expression to denote surprise or amazement at a sudden thought.
I can't believe it, I thought of something crazy!
¡No lo puedo creer, pensé en algo loco!