Pensar
Example: Siempre pienso en mis amigos cuando estoy solo.
Definition
"Pensar" means to use the mind to form ideas, consider, or reflect on something. It involves the process of thinking, reasoning, or contemplating, as in the example phrase where someone reflects on their friends when alone.
Etymology
The word "pensar" comes from the Latin verb 'pensare,' which is a frequentative form of 'pendere,' meaning to weigh or consider carefully. Did you know that the root of "pensar" is shared with words related to weighing thoughts, highlighting the mental evaluation process?
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"Pensar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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