Pienso (en. I think)

/'pjenso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the verb think in the first person singular of the present indicative.
I think we should go to the movies.
Yo pienso que deberíamos ir al cine.
Expression of beliefs or reflections.
I think a lot about the future.
Pienso mucho en el futuro.
To consider or assess something.
I think about the consequences of my actions.
Pienso en las consecuencias de mis acciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'pensare', which means 'to ponder'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I don't think so
To express disagreement or a different opinion.
no pienso así
I think out loud
To express thoughts in a way that others can hear.
pienso en voz alta
I think so
To assert a positive opinion about something.
pienso que sí

Related Words

thought
The action of thinking.
pensamiento
reflection
Deep consideration about a topic.
reflexión
opinion
Personal judgment or assessment about a matter.
opinión

Slang Meanings

Using 'think' to refer to a promise or intention.
If I say that I think about going, I'll take it seriously.
Si digo que pienso en ir, lo tomaré en serio.
Using the term to indicate indecision.
I don't know if I'm going or not, but I'm thinking about it.
No sé si voy o no, pero pienso en ello.