Pensar Verb Chart
Conjugating the Verb “Pensar” in Spanish
In Spanish, the verb “pensar” means “to think” or “to plan.” It is a commonly used verb in everyday conversations. To effectively use this verb in different contexts, it’s important to understand its conjugation. Let’s explore the conjugation of “pensar” in the present tense, preterite tense, and future tense.
Present Tense Conjugation of “Pensar”
The present tense is used to talk about actions happening in the current moment or habitual actions. Here is the conjugation of “pensar” in the present tense:
Yo pienso (I think)
Tú piensas (You think)
Él/Ella/Usted piensa (He/She/You (formal) think)
Nosotros/Nosotras pensamos (We think)
Vosotros/Vosotras pensáis (You all think)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes piensan (They/You all think)
For example:
Pienso que es una buena idea. (I think it’s a good idea.)
¿Tú piensas ir al cine esta noche? (Do you think you will go to the cinema tonight?)
Él piensa mucho antes de tomar decisiones. (He thinks a lot before making decisions.)
Nosotras pensamos que deberíamos estudiar más. (We think we should study more.)
¿Vosotros pensáis viajar este verano? (Are you all thinking of traveling this summer?)
Ellos piensan que es importante cuidar el medio ambiente. (They think it’s important to take care of the environment.)
Preterite Tense Conjugation of “Pensar”
The preterite tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. Here is the conjugation of “pensar” in the preterite tense:
Yo pensé (I thought)
Tú pensaste (You thought)
Él/Ella/Usted pensó (He/She/You (formal) thought)
Nosotros/Nosotras pensamos (We thought)
Vosotros/Vosotras pensasteis (You all thought)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pensaron (They/You all thought)
For example:
Ayer pensé que había olvidado algo en casa. (Yesterday, I thought I had forgotten something at home.)
Tú pensaste que no llegarías a tiempo. (You thought you wouldn’t arrive on time.)
Él pensó que sería una buena oportunidad. (He thought it would be a good opportunity.)
Nosotras pensamos en llamar a nuestros amigos. (We thought about calling our friends.)
Vosotros pensasteis que sería divertido. (You all thought it would be fun.)
Ellos pensaron que ya lo habían solucionado. (They thought they had already solved it.)
Future Tense Conjugation of “Pensar”
The future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. Here is the conjugation of “pensar” in the future tense:
Yo pensaré (I will think)
Tú pensarás (You will think)
Él/Ella/Usted pensará (He/She/You (formal) will think)
Nosotros/Nosotras pensaremos (We will think)
Vosotros/Vosotras pensaréis (You all will think)
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes pensarán (They/You all will think)
For example:
Mañana pensaré en tu propuesta y te daré una respuesta. (Tomorrow, I will think about your proposal and give you an answer.)
¿Tú pensarás en cambiar de trabajo? (Will you think about changing jobs?)
Él pensará en cómo solucionar el problema. (He will think about how to solve the problem.)
Nosotras pensaremos en posibles soluciones. (We will think about possible solutions.)
¿Vosotros pensaréis en visitar a vuestros familiares? (Will you all think about visiting your relatives?)
Ellos pensarán en un plan para el fin de semana. (They will think about a plan for the weekend.)
Conclusion
The verb “pensar” is a versatile verb that means “to think” or “to plan” in Spanish. Understanding its conjugation in different tenses such as the present tense, preterite tense, and future tense allows you to express your thoughts and plans accurately in various contexts. Practice using “pensar” in different sentences and conversations to enhance your fluency in the Spanish language.
