Translation of Italian word "pensare" to English
pensare
/penˈsa.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'pensare' means 'to think' (To think, to consider). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In the congiuntivo (subjunctive), 'pensare' may have irregular or stem-changing forms that differ from the indicative — a common stumbling block at the B1–B2 level.
🇬🇧 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
- A cosa stai pensando adesso?— What are you thinking about right now?
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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: "Penso che questo libro sia interessante." (which translates as "I think this book is interesting.").
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