pensará
“pensará” means “will think” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
will think, will reflect
Also: will ponder
📝 In Action
Ella pensará mucho antes de aceptar ese trabajo.
A2She will think a lot before accepting that job.
Usted no pensará en otra cosa hasta que lo resuelva.
B1You (formal) won't think about anything else until you solve it.
will intend, will plan
Also: will be thinking (of doing something)
📝 In Action
¿Pensará él mudarse a la ciudad el próximo año?
B1Will he plan on moving to the city next year?
La junta pensará en cómo aumentar las ventas.
B2The board will intend/plan how to increase sales.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: pensará
Question 1 of 2
Which of these subjects correctly uses the verb form 'pensará'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *pēnsāre*, which originally meant 'to weigh' or 'to balance' (like weighing goods). Over time, this evolved figuratively to mean 'to weigh an idea' or 'to consider,' giving us the Spanish word for 'to think.'
First recorded: 10th century (as part of the verb *pensar*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pensará' and 'pensara'?
'Pensará' (with the accent mark) is the simple future tense ('he/she will think'). 'Pensara' (no accent) is the past subjunctive, a special verb form used for past wishes or hypothetical statements ('if he/she thought...'). The accent mark changes the meaning and the pronunciation entirely!
Is 'pensará' considered a regular conjugation?
Yes, in the future tense, 'pensará' follows the standard pattern for -AR verbs, making it regular. However, be aware that the present tense of 'pensar' (like 'piensa') is irregular because of the 'e' changing to 'ie'.