pensarlo
“pensarlo” means “to think about it” in Spanish (to consider a situation or idea).
📝 In Action
Necesitas pensarlo bien antes de decidir.
A2You need to think about it carefully before deciding.
Quiero pensarlo un poco más y luego te digo.
A2I want to consider it a little more and then I'll tell you.
Es una buena oferta, pero debemos pensarlo.
B1It's a good offer, but we must think about it.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: pensarlo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'lo' with a conjugated form of 'pensar'?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'pensar' comes from the Latin word 'pensare,' which originally meant 'to weigh' or 'to consider the weight of something,' before evolving into the modern meaning of 'to think.' The 'lo' is a Latin-derived pronoun meaning 'it.'
First recorded: The root verb 'pensar' appeared in Spanish around the 13th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the pronoun 'lo' attached to the end of 'pensar'?
In Spanish, object pronouns (like 'lo', 'la', 'me', 'te') must attach to the end of three specific verb forms: the infinitive ('pensar'), the gerund ('pensando'), and affirmative commands ('piensa'). This is a core rule of Spanish grammar.
What is the difference between 'pensarlo' and 'pensar'?
'Pensar' simply means 'to think.' 'Pensarlo' means 'to think about IT.' The 'lo' refers to a specific idea, situation, or thing that the speaker and listener already know about.