pienses
“pienses” means “you think” in Spanish (Used when expressing doubt, uncertainty, wishes, or influence regarding the other person's thoughts.).
you think
Also: you believe, you may think
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No creo que pienses eso de verdad.
B1I don't think you really mean that.
Quiero que pienses en una solución diferente.
B1I want you to think of a different solution.
Quizás pienses que es aburrido, pero es importante.
B2Maybe you think it's boring, but it's important.
¡No pienses mal! Solo fue un error.
A2Don't think badly! It was just a mistake.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *pensāre*, which originally meant 'to weigh' or 'to balance.' Over time, this concept of weighing options evolved into the modern meaning of 'to think' or 'to consider.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-11th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'pienses' have 'ie' instead of 'e' like 'pensar'?
'Pensar' is a 'boot verb' or stem-changing verb. The vowel 'e' changes to 'ie' in most forms (like 'yo pienso' and 'tú pienses') to maintain the correct spoken sound, but it reverts back to 'e' for the 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' forms (pensemos, penséis).
Is 'pienses' ever used without 'que'?
Yes! When giving a negative command to a friend, you use this form directly: '¡No pienses en eso ahora!' (Don't think about that right now!).