Pienses (en. You think)

/pjen.ses/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have an idea or an image in mind.
I hope you think about what I told you.
Espero que pienses en lo que te dije.
To reflect on something.
If you think carefully about the situation, you will see that it is not that serious.
Si pienses bien en la situación, verás que no es tan grave.
To consider a matter in order to make a decision.
It is important that you think carefully before acting.
Es importante que pienses cuidadosamente antes de actuar.

Etymology

From Latin 'pensare', which means 'to think or to reflect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

think positively
To have an optimistic mindset.
pienses en positivo
think what you may
Regardless of what you think.
pienses lo que pienses
don't think badly
Do not misunderstand the situation.
no pienses mal

Related Words

think
The act of reflecting or considering.
pensar
thought
The process of thinking.
pensamiento
pensive
To be in a state of deep reflection.
pensativo

Slang Meanings

To think excessively or worry, sometimes without reason.
Don't think so much, just enjoy the moment.
No pienses tanto, solo disfruta el momento.
Expression to refer to someone being in a state of mental confusion.
You are so deep in thought that you don't know what to do.
Estás tan piensas que no sabes qué hacer.