A simplified illustration of a person sitting thoughtfully with one hand supporting their chin. A large, stylized thought bubble floats above their head containing a single, abstract geometric cube, representing the proposition they are considering.

piénsalo

PYEN-sah-loh

ContractionA2Stem-changing irregular (e > ie) ar

Think about it?Asking someone to consider a proposition,Consider it?Formal way of asking for consideration

Also:Give it some thought?Suggesting reflection

Quick Reference

infinitivepensar

gerundpensando

past Participlepensado

📝 In Action

No tienes que decidir ahora. Piénsalo.

You don't have to decide now. Think about it.

Sé que es una gran oferta, pero piénsalo bien antes de aceptar.

I know it's a great offer, but think about it carefully before accepting.

Si te ofrecen ese trabajo en otra ciudad, piénsalo con calma.

If they offer you that job in another city, think about it calmly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

considéralo (consider it)
reflexiónalo (reflect on it)

Common Collocations

piénsalo dos veces – think twice about it
piénsalo bien – think it over carefully

💡 Grammar Points

Structure: Command + Pronoun

This word is a command ('piensa,' the familiar form of 'think') combined with the pronoun 'lo' (it). When you give a positive command, the small pronoun words always stick right onto the end of the verb.

The Written Accent (Tilde)

When you attach one or more pronouns (like 'lo') to the end of a command that has two or more syllables, Spanish often needs an accent mark (tilde) to keep the original stress in the same spot, which is why 'piensa' becomes 'piénsalo'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Pronoun Placement

Mistake: "Lo piensa."

Correction: Piénsalo.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Formal Command

If you are speaking to someone formally (like a boss or a stranger), you would say 'piénselo' instead of 'piénsalo'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 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?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

pensar(to think) - verb

el pensamiento(thought) - noun

pensativo(pensive/thoughtful) - adjective

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).