Definition and Usage
Think is an irregular verb meaning to use the mind to consider, reason, or reflect on something. It is often used to describe the process of forming ideas, opinions, or beliefs about a subject. The simple past and past participle form of think is thought.
Verb Forms
The main forms of think are:
- Base form: think
- Simple past: thought
- Past participle: thought
- Present participle/gerund: thinking
This verb is commonly used in various tenses to express thoughts, opinions, or plans.
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | think | pienso | I think about the problem. | Yo pienso en el problema. |
| You (singular) | think | piensas | You think it’s a good idea. | Tú piensas que es una buena idea. |
| He/She/It | thinks | piensa | She thinks quickly. | Ella piensa rápido. |
| We | think | pensamos | We think about our plans. | Nosotros pensamos en nuestros planes. |
| You (plural) | think | pensáis | You all think differently. | Vosotros pensáis diferente. |
| They | think | piensan | They think it’s complicated. | Ellos piensan que es complicado. |
| I | thought | pensé | I thought about it yesterday. | Yo pensé en eso ayer. |
| You (singular) | thought | pensaste | You thought wrong. | Tú pensaste mal. |
| He/She/It | thought | pensó | He thought deeply. | Él pensó profundamente. |
| We | thought | pensamos | We thought together. | Nosotros pensamos juntos. |
| You (plural) | thought | pensasteis | You all thought alike. | Vosotros pensasteis igual. |
| They | thought | pensaron | They thought it was easy. | Ellos pensaron que era fácil. |
Related Expressions
Some common expressions using think include think about, think of, and think over which are used to express considering or reflecting on something. For example, “think about your future,” or “think of a solution.”
Usage Tips
When using think, remember it is often linked to personal opinions or mental activity. In Spanish, it most commonly translates as pensar, but choosing the correct conjugation depends on the tense and subject.
