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pensar Present Conjugation

pensarto think

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Quick answer:

Pensar is a stem-changing verb (e > ie) in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

pensar Present Forms

yopienso
piensas
él/ella/ustedpiensa
nosotrospensamos
vosotrospensáis
ellos/ellas/ustedespiensan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to express current thoughts, opinions, or plans (when followed by an infinitive).

Notes on pensar in the Present

The 'e' in the stem changes to 'ie' when stressed. This happens in the 'boot' shapes: yo, tú, él/ella, and ellos/ellas.

Example Sentences

  • Pienso que tienes razón.

    I think you are right.

    yo

  • ¿Qué piensas de la película?

    What do you think of the movie?

  • Pensamos ir a la playa este fin de semana.

    We plan/intend to go to the beach this weekend.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Saying 'pensamos' with a stem change like 'piensamos'.

    Correct: pensamos

    Why: The nosotros and vosotros forms never take the stem change in the present indicative.

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