Piense (en. Think)

/pjen.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express thoughts or reflect on something.
I hope she thinks about what I told her.
Espero que ella piense en lo que le dije.
To consider an option or decision.
It's important that you think carefully before deciding.
Es importante que piense bien antes de decidir.
To form ideas in the mind.
She always thinks of creative solutions.
Ella siempre piensa en soluciones creativas.

Etymology

From Latin 'pensare', which means 'to weigh, to reflect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

think positively
Adopt an optimistic attitude.
piense en positivo
don't think too much
Don't worry excessively or overanalyze.
no piense tanto
think twice
Consider carefully before acting.
piense dos veces

Related Words

think
Action of reflecting or meditating.
pensar
thought
The activity of thinking or the result of it.
pensamiento
thoughtful
One that manifests an attitude of reflection.
pensativo

Slang Meanings

In the context of social media, it means to consider a position before commenting.
Before tweeting, make sure you think carefully about the message.
Antes de tuitear, asegúrate de que pienses bien el mensaje.
To refer to someone who is confused or indecisive.
You seem very thoughtful and don't know what to do.
Estás muy pense y no sabes qué hacer.