pensar

to think

verb pen-SAHR Common

Also means

to intend

Usage Note

Pensar is an e->ie stem-changing verb (pienso, piensas...). Pensar en means 'to think about' (in the sense of having in mind: pienso en ti), while pensar de means 'to think of' in the evaluative sense (¿qué piensas de esa idea?). Pensar + infinitive expresses intention (pienso viajar en verano = I intend to travel in summer).

Examples

"Pienso que tienes razón."

Natural Translation

I think you are right.

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