Portuguese · Common Verbs
Pensar
[/pẽˈzaʁ/]
To think
Beginnerverb
Definition
To have a particular opinion or idea; to use one's mind to consider or reason.
Ter uma opinião ou ideia particular; usar a mente para considerar ou raciocinar.
Example
Preciso pensar antes de responder.
I need to think before answering.
Etymology
'Pensar' comes from the Latin 'pensare', which means 'to weigh or to think'. This meaning has retained its significance throughout its history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pensar' is used in both formal and informal contexts, commonly in spoken and written forms across Portuguese-speaking cultures.