pensado
/pen-SAH-doh/
thought
As a past participle, pensado means 'thought' (as in, 'I have thought'). The finished puzzle piece symbolizes a completed consideration or idea.
📝 In Action
No he pensado en eso todavía.
A2I haven't thought about that yet.
Habíamos pensado en ir al cine, pero estábamos muy cansados.
B1We had thought about going to the movies, but we were too tired.
¿Alguna vez has pensado en mudarte a otro país?
A2Have you ever thought about moving to another country?
💡 Grammar Points
Building 'Have Done' Sentences
Use 'pensado' right after a form of the helper verb 'haber' (like 'he', 'has', 'ha') to say what someone 'has thought'. For example, 'He pensado' means 'I have thought'. The '-ado' ending on 'pensado' always stays the same when used this way.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'ser' or 'estar' by Mistake
Mistake: "Estoy pensado en ti."
Correction: He pensado en ti. To talk about what you 'have' done in the past, always use a form of 'haber', not 'ser' or 'estar'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Past Thoughts and Plans
This is your go-to for talking about past ideas or decisions. 'Lo he pensado mucho' means 'I've thought about it a lot', showing you've given something serious consideration.
As an adjective, pensado means 'thought-out' or 'well-considered.' The perfectly constructed stack of blocks illustrates a deliberate and intentional design.
pensado(Adjective)
thought-out
?a well thought-out plan
,well-considered
?a well-considered decision
,deliberate
?a deliberate action
designed for
?intended for a specific group
,intended
?meant for a purpose
📝 In Action
Fue una decisión muy pensada.
B1It was a very well-considered decision.
Este programa está pensado para principiantes.
B1This program is designed for beginners.
Cada movimiento del ladrón era frío y pensado.
B2Every movement of the thief was cold and deliberate.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
When 'pensado' is used to describe something, it must match that thing in gender and number. If the noun is feminine, use 'pensada'. For example: 'una decisión pensada' (a thought-out decision).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting to Change the Ending
Mistake: "La estrategia está pensado para expertos."
Correction: La estrategia está pensada para expertos. Because 'estrategia' is a feminine word, you need to use the feminine form 'pensada' to describe it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Estar pensado para...'
The phrase 'está pensado para' is a super useful way to talk about the purpose or target audience of something. For example, 'Este juego está pensado para toda la familia' (This game is designed for the whole family).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pensado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pensado' as an adjective to describe something?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'pensado' and 'pensando'?
Great question! 'Pensado' is the past participle, used to say you 'have thought' about something ('He pensado') or to describe something as 'thought-out' ('un plan pensado'). 'Pensando' is the '-ing' form (the gerund), used to say you 'are thinking' right now ('Estoy pensando'). So, 'pensado' is about a completed thought, while 'pensando' is about an ongoing thought.