pensamos
“pensamos” means “we think” in Spanish (present tense opinion/belief).
we think, we plan, we thoughtAlso: we believe, we considered
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Pensamos que este libro es fascinante.
A1We think that this book is fascinating.
Pensamos ir al cine mañana por la noche.
A2We are planning to go to the cinema tomorrow night.
Ayer pensamos lo mismo sobre el partido.
A2Yesterday we thought the same thing about the game.
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Quick Quiz: pensamos
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase can NOT be a translation of 'Pensamos ir a la montaña'?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *pensare*, which originally meant 'to weigh' or 'to consider the weight of something.' Over time, this evolved conceptually to mean 'to weigh in the mind,' leading directly to the modern meaning of 'to think.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'pensamos' mean 'we think' or 'we thought'?
It means both! In the present tense, it means 'we think' (Pensamos que hace frío). In the simple past tense (preterite), it means 'we thought' (Ayer pensamos lo mismo). You must look at the rest of the sentence to know which one it is.
How do I say 'we are thinking' right now?
While 'pensamos' works, you can emphasize the ongoing action by using the progressive form: 'Estamos pensando' (We are thinking/We are in the process of thinking).