Pensar
Example: Siempre pienso en mis amigos cuando estoy lejos de casa.
Definition
"Pensar" means to use one's mind to form ideas, consider, or reflect on something. It involves the mental process of organizing thoughts, making decisions, or contemplating issues, such as in the phrase "Siempre pienso en mis amigos cuando estoy lejos de casa."
Etymology
The verb "pensar" comes from the Latin word "pensare," which is a frequentative form of "pendere," meaning to weigh or consider carefully. Did you know that "pensar" is related to the English word "pensive," which describes a thoughtful or reflective mood?
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"Pensar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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