pensarConjugation
pensar means to think.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Indicative
Present
Pensar is a stem-changing verb (e > ie) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Future
The future of pensar is regular: pensaré, pensarás, pensará, pensaremos, pensaréis, pensarán.
Imperfect
The imperfect of pensar is regular: pensaba, pensabas, pensaba, pensábamos, pensabais, pensaban.
Conditional
The conditional of pensar is regular: pensaría, pensarías, pensaría, pensaríamos, pensaríais, pensarían.
Preterite
The preterite of pensar is regular: pensé, pensaste, pensó, pensamos, pensasteis, pensaron.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands use the present subjunctive: no pienses, no piense, no pensemos, no penséis, no piensen.
Imperative
The imperative uses the 'ie' stem for most commands: piensa, piense, pensemos, pensad, piensen.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of pensar follows the e > ie stem change: piense, pienses, piense, pensemos, penséis, piensen.
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of pensar is based on the preterite: pensara, pensaras, pensara, pensáramos, pensarais, pensaran.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does pensar mean in Spanish?
pensar means "to think".
Is pensar a regular or irregular verb?
pensar is a irregular (e>ie stem-changing) -ar verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate pensar in the present tense?
The present tense of pensar is: yo pienso, tú piensas, él/ella/usted piensa, nosotros pensamos, vosotros pensáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes piensan.
How do you conjugate pensar in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of pensar is: yo pensé, tú pensaste, él/ella/usted pensó, nosotros pensamos, vosotros pensasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes pensaron.
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