pienso como tú
/pjenso komo tu/from spelling rules
The phrase "i think like you" in Spanish is pienso como tú.
What does it mean word for word?
pienso means I think, como means like or as and tú means you (informal).
Which one should you use?
While pienso como tú is a direct translation, pienso igual que tú is a more common way to express that your opinions or thoughts are identical to the other person's.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use pienso como usted instead of pienso como tú when speaking to someone in a formal context or to show respect.
Did you know?
- The word pienso shares a Latin root with the word peso, which means 'weight'. This comes from the idea of weighing options or arguments in one's mind.
- In Spanish, como can mean 'like' or 'as', but it is also the first person present form of the verb comer, meaning 'I eat'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, using tú can be seen as too informal for a first meeting, whereas in others it is the standard default for everyone.
Examples in context
- Pienso como tú en este asunto.I think like you on this matter.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie they just watched.
- MaríaLa película fue demasiado larga, ¿no crees?The movie was too long, don't you think?
- MateoSí, el final fue muy lento.Yes, the ending was very slow.
- MaríaEntonces pienso como tú, fue aburrida.Then I think like you, it was boring.
- MateoExactamente, Mateo está de acuerdo.Exactly, Mateo agrees.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries como, pienso, tú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
