pensará
/pen-sah-RAH/
will think
When someone pensará, they will be engaged in mental reflection, or 'will think'.
pensará(verb)
will think
?mental reflection
,will reflect
?considering an idea
will ponder
?deep consideration
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Future Tense
This form ('pensará') is used to talk about actions that will happen definitely in the future. It is a single word in Spanish, unlike the 'will + verb' structure in English.
The Subject
Since the verb ends in 'á', the subject must be 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (the formal 'you').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplacing the Stress
Mistake: "Saying 'PENSARA' (stress on the first syllable)."
Correction: The accent mark on the 'á' is crucial! It tells you to stress the very last syllable: 'pen-sa-RÁ'. This distinguishes it from the past subjunctive form ('pensara').
⭐ Usage Tips
Prediction vs. Intention
Use 'pensará' when predicting a future action ('He will think...'). For immediate intention, Spanish often prefers 'ir a pensar' (going to think).
Pensará can also mean that someone 'will intend' or plan to do something in the future.
pensará(verb)
will intend
?future planning
,will plan
?making arrangements
will be thinking (of doing something)
?ongoing consideration
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Pensar + Infinitive
When 'pensará' is followed by a verb in its base form (infinitive), it almost always means 'will plan to do something,' not just 'will think about it.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pensará
Question 1 of 2
Which of these subjects correctly uses the verb form 'pensará'?
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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'.