Meaning and behavior
What does pensar mean?
Pensar means to think, ponder. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to reflect, think through; to think of, think that (have an opinion on).
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- pensar
- Gerund
- pensando
- Past participle
- pensado
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -ar pattern in the present.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of pensar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Pensar |
|---|---|
| yo | pienso |
| tú | piensas |
| él / ella / usted | piensa |
| nosotros / nosotras | pensamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pensáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | piensan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of pensar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Pensar |
|---|---|
| yo | pensé |
| tú | pensaste |
| él / ella / usted | pensó |
| nosotros / nosotras | pensamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pensasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pensaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of pensar, or for background information.
| Subject | Pensar |
|---|---|
| yo | pensaba |
| tú | pensabas |
| él / ella / usted | pensaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | pensábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pensabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pensaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of pensar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Pensar |
|---|---|
| yo | pensaré |
| tú | pensarás |
| él / ella / usted | pensará |
| nosotros / nosotras | pensaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pensaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pensarán |
Conjugation guide
Subjunctive forms
Subjunctive forms
Present subjunctive
Use these forms when a current wish, reaction, doubt or another trigger requires the subjunctive.
| Subject | Pensar |
|---|---|
| yo | piense |
| tú | pienses |
| él / ella / usted | piense |
| nosotros / nosotras | pensemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | penséis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | piensen |
Conjugation guide
Commands
Commands
Affirmative commands
Choose the affirmative command of pensar that matches the person being addressed.
| Subject | Pensar |
|---|---|
| tú | piensa |
| usted | piense |
| nosotros / nosotras | pensemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | pensad |
| ustedes | piensen |
Commands
Negative commands
Use no with the matching command form of pensar.
| Subject | Pensar |
|---|---|
| tú | no pienses |
| usted | no piense |
| nosotros / nosotras | no pensemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | no penséis |
| ustedes | no piensen |
Verified context
Examples with pensar
Yo no pienso en ti.
I don't think about you.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRNo sé lo que piensas.
I don't know what you think.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRYa no pienso en ello.
I never think about it anymore.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Pensar FAQ
What does pensar mean?
Pensar means to think, ponder.
Is pensar regular or irregular?
Pensar is a irregular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of pensar?
The gerund of pensar is pensando.
What is the past participle of pensar?
The past participle of pensar is pensado.
How is pensar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is pienso, piensas, piensa, pensamos, piensan.
How is pensar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is pensé, pensaste, pensó, pensamos, pensaron.
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