Pienso que
/pjenso ke/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I think that" is translated into Spanish as Pienso que.
Pienso que is used to introduce your own opinion or belief about a subject. While it is used to express a thought or a mental process, the phrase Creo que is a more common way to express a belief or an opinion in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
While Pienso que expresses a thought or a mental process, Creo que is a more common way to express a belief or an opinion in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using Pienso que to express a belief or a thought as a fact, it is followed by the indicative mood.
Did you know?
- The word pienso can also function as a noun in Spanish, meaning 'fodder' or 'food for livestock'.
- The word pienso shares a common Latin ancestor with the Spanish word peso, meaning 'weight'. This reflects the ancient idea of thinking as a process of weighing different options.
- The verb pensar can also mean 'to intend' in Spanish. If someone says Pienso viajar, they are not just thinking about it but are planning to travel.
Examples in context
- Pienso que tienes razón.I think that you're right.This is useful for saying that someone is right.Tatoeba #1009850 by Shishir, translation #1098794 by CK
- Pienso que todo irá bien.I think that everything will be okay.This is useful for saying that everything will be okay.Tatoeba #1712363 by teskmon, translation #1499261 by CM
- Pienso que él tiene razón.I think that he is right.This is useful for saying that he is right.Tatoeba #503519 by Shishir, translation #286060 by CK
- Creo que es importante estudiar todos los días.I think that it is important to study every day.
- Opino que esta política debe ser revisada.I think that this policy should be reviewed.
- Considero que es necesario tomar medidas urgentes.I think that it is necessary to take urgent measures.
- Pienso que deberías ver esa película.I think that you should watch that movie.
- Me parece que el concierto estuvo genial.I think that the concert was amazing.
- La verdad es que creo que era un buen plan.The truth is, I think it was a good plan.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing their upcoming travel plans.
- JavierPienso que debemos ir en tren.I think that we should go by train.
- LucíaEs una buena idea, Javier.It is a good idea, Javier.
- JavierPienso que es más relajante.I think that it is more relaxing.
- LucíaTienes razón, busquemos los billetes.You are right, let's look for the tickets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pienso, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
