VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

pensar (ie)

to think; to plan

First introduced in Chapter 4chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use pensar (ie) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see pensar (ie) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta pensar (ie) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to think; to plan even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes pensar (ie) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who think; to plan loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does pensar (ie) mean in Spanish?
to think; to plan (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use pensar (ie) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is pensar (ie) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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