pensó
“pensó” means “thought” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
thoughtAlso: reflected, considered
📝 In Action
Ella pensó en la respuesta por un momento y luego contestó.
A1She thought about the answer for a moment and then replied.
Él pensó que el examen sería más difícil.
A2He thought the test would be harder.
¿Qué pensó usted de la película?
A2What did you think of the movie?
Word Connections
concludedAlso: decided
📝 In Action
Al final, el jefe pensó que era mejor esperar.
B1In the end, the boss concluded it was better to wait.
Ella no dijo nada, pero yo sé que pensó que estábamos locos.
B2She didn't say anything, but I know she thought we were crazy.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence correctly uses 'pensó' to describe a single, completed action?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'pensar' comes from the Latin verb *pensāre*, which originally meant 'to weigh' or 'to balance.' Over time, this evolved conceptually into 'weighing an idea' or 'considering,' leading to the modern meaning of 'to think.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pensó' and 'pensaba'?
'Pensó' (preterite) describes a thought that happened and finished, like a single event or a conclusion reached ('He thought for a moment'). 'Pensaba' (imperfect) describes ongoing or habitual thinking in the past, or the background state of mind ('He was thinking about his vacation').
Who is the subject when using 'pensó'?
'Pensó' is the third-person singular form, so the subject is usually 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (you, formal singular).