Pensó (en. Thought)
/penˈso/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To reflect or meditate on a matter.
She thought about the consequences of her decision.
Ella pensó en las consecuencias de su decisión.
To form an idea in the mind based on reasoning.
He thought it was a good opportunity to invest.
Él pensó que era una buena oportunidad para invertir.
To remember or bring to mind something from the past.
He thought about his childhood while reading the book.
Pensó en su infancia mientras leía el libro.
Etymology
From Latin 'pensare', which means 'to weigh' or 'to reflect'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to think aloud
To express thoughts spontaneously.
pensar en voz alta
not thinking about what was done
Not reflecting on past actions.
no pensar en lo que hizo
to think about something
To dedicate mental attention to a matter.
pensar en algo
to think before acting
To consider options before making a decision.
pensar para actuar
Related Words
to think
To form ideas or concepts in the mind.
pensar
thought
The act of thinking; mental process.
pensamiento
thinker
A person who reflects deeply on various topics.
pensador
Slang Meanings
When someone overthinks something unnecessarily.
Don't worry so much, you're just overthinking the situation.
No te preocupes tanto, solo estás sobrepensando la situación.
To think about something obsessively.
He is thinking about her all the time; he can't stop doing it.
Está pensando en ella todo el tiempo, no puede dejar de hacerlo.