Piensa (en. Think)

/ˈpjen.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of forming ideas or reflecting on something.
She thinks about her options before deciding.
Ella piensa en sus opciones antes de decidir.
The act of considering or meditating on a situation or problem.
He thinks a lot about how to improve his work.
Él piensa mucho en cómo mejorar su trabajo.
The action of recalling something in the mind.
He always thinks nostalgically about his childhood.
Siempre piensa en su infancia con nostalgia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pensare', which means 'to reflect' or 'to consider'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

think big
To have great aspirations or goals.
piensa en grande
don't think too much
Don't worry or overanalyze everything.
no pienses tanto
think before you act
Reflect on the consequences of your actions before doing something.
piensa antes de actuar

Related Words

to think
A verb that refers to the action of reflecting or using the mind.
pensar
thought
The mental process of forming ideas or reflections.
pensamiento
reflection
The act of thinking carefully about something.
reflexión

Slang Meanings

To be daydreaming
When he is thinking, he sometimes seems to be daydreaming.
Cuando está pensando, a veces parece que está en la luna.
To be going in circles about the matter
Keep thinking, don't go in circles about the matter, decide already.
No dejes de pensar, no hay que dar vueltas al asunto, decide ya.