Translation of Italian word "pensare" to English
pensare
/penˈsa.re/
How to use
Used to express thought or mental activity.
🇬🇧 English
to think
Example
Penso che questo libro sia interessante.
I think this book is interesting.
A cosa stai pensando adesso?
What are you thinking about right now?
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Common phrases
- pensare a qualcosa— to think about something
- pensare con la testa— to think with one's head
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Frequency rank: #64 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "pensare" mean?▼
The Italian word "pensare" means "to think" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Riflettere con la mente o esprimere un'opinione." (which translates as "I think this book is interesting.").
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