What is the Spanish word for "think"?

Learn how to say "think" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

think

Spanish

pensar

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Examples of how to use "think" in Spanish

English
What are you thinking about right now?
Spanish
¿En qué estás pensando ahora mismo?
English
I think this is a good idea.
Spanish
Creo que esto es una buena idea.
English
She thought about the question carefully.
Spanish
Ella pensó detenidamente en la pregunta.
English
They are thinking about moving abroad.
Spanish
Ellos están pensando en mudarse al extranjero.
English
He has thought of a better plan.
Spanish
Él ha pensado en un plan mejor.

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