How to Say "we plan" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we plan” is “pensamos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pensamos que este libro es fascinante.
We think that this book is fascinating.
Pensamos ir al cine mañana por la noche.
We are planning to go to the cinema tomorrow night.
Ayer pensamos lo mismo sobre el partido.
Yesterday we thought the same thing about the game.
Stem Change Exception
Even though the verb 'pensar' usually changes its vowel from 'e' to 'ie' (like 'yo pienso'), the 'nosotros' (we) form is an exception and keeps the original 'e': 'pensamos'.
Thinking vs. Planning
To express an opinion, use 'pensar que' (Pensamos que es tarde). To express a plan or intention, use 'pensar + [the action]' (Pensamos viajar).
Confusing Present and Past
Mistake: “The word 'pensamos' means 'we think' (Present) AND 'we thought' (Preterite).”
Correction: You rely on context or time words (like 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which tense is being used. Since the 'we' form is identical in both, the context is your best clue.
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