piénsalo
“piénsalo” means “Think about it” in Spanish (Asking someone to consider a proposition).
Think about it, Consider it
Also: Give it some thought
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No tienes que decidir ahora. Piénsalo.
A2You don't have to decide now. Think about it.
Sé que es una gran oferta, pero piénsalo bien antes de aceptar.
B1I know it's a great offer, but think about it carefully before accepting.
Si te ofrecen ese trabajo en otra ciudad, piénsalo con calma.
B2If they offer you that job in another city, think about it calmly.
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Words that translate to "piénsalo" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: piénsalo
Question 1 of 2
If you wanted to tell a group of friends (vosotros) to 'Think about it,' what would you say?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a combination of the affirmative imperative form of the Latin verb *pensare* (meaning 'to weigh' or 'to consider') and the pronoun *illum* (meaning 'it' or 'him'). Over time, 'weigh it' became 'think about it.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (The base verb *pensar* dates back to the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'piénsalo' have an accent mark but the base command 'piensa' does not?
Spanish rules require that when you add pronouns to the end of a verb, the word's original stress (which falls on the second-to-last syllable in 'piensa') must be preserved. Adding the extra syllable 'lo' would shift the stress, so the accent mark (pién-sa-lo) is added to hold the stress in the correct spot.
How do I use 'piénsalo' in the past tense?
'Piénsalo' is a command, so it only exists in the present. If you wanted to talk about thinking in the past, you would use the verb 'pensar' in a past tense, such as 'Lo pensaste' (You thought about it) or 'Lo consideraste' (You considered it).