Pensar
Example: Siempre pienso en mis amigos cuando estoy solo.
Definition
"Pensar" means to use one's mind to consider, reflect, or reason about something. It involves forming ideas, opinions, or intentions, such as when someone thinks about their friends or plans for the future.
Etymology
The verb "pensar" comes from the Latin word 'pensare,' which is the frequentative form of 'pendere,' meaning to weigh or consider carefully. Did you know that the shift from physical weighing to mental weighing gave rise to this word meaning 'to think'?
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"Pensar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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