pensamiento
/pensaˈmjento/masculine
The English word thought is translated into Spanish as pensamiento. Wiktionary also lists pienso.
Meaning: representation created in the mind (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pensamiento | /pensaˈmjento/ | masculine |
| pienso | /ˈpjenso/ | masculine |
The word refers to a representation created in the mind. Depending on the context, you might also use opinión to refer to a thought as an opinion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pensamiento is pensamientos.
How do you pronounce it?
/pensaˈmjento/
Did you know?
- The word pensamiento is also the common name for the pansy flower in Spanish.
- While pensamiento means 'thought', the word pienso is commonly used in Spanish to refer to animal feed or fodder.
- The noun pienso is a 'doublet' of the Spanish word peso, meaning 'weight', as both derive from the same Latin root 'pēnsum'.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué pensamiento tan extraño!What a strange thought!This example shows how to express surprise regarding a strange pensamiento.Tatoeba #9423756 by Shishir, translation #9418589 by CK
- Ese fue mi primer pensamiento.That was my first thought.This sentence is useful for identifying a first pensamiento.Tatoeba #2765036 by marcelostockle, translation #2765020 by danepo
- Ese pensamiento me aterrorizó.That thought terrified me.This sentence demonstrates how a pensamiento can cause terror.Tatoeba #10028170 by dagonzalezce, translation #9438193 by CK
- Su pensamiento estaba lleno de ideas creativas.His thought was filled with creative ideas.
- Después de una larga reflexión, tomó una decisión importante.After deep thought, he made an important decision.
- ¡Tengo una idea genial para el proyecto!I have a great thought/idea for the project!
- ¿Qué pensamiento te ha mantenido despierto estos días?What thought has kept you awake these days?
- Mi hermana tiene la misma opinión que yo.My sister has the same thought/opinion as me.
- 34 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a new book.
- AlejandroEs un pensamiento muy profundo.It is a very deep thought.
- SofíaTienes razón, Alejandro.You are right, Alejandro.
- AlejandroMe gusta ese pensamiento.I like that thought.
- SofíaA mí también me gusta.I like it too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thought” translations and entries pensamiento, pienso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pensamiento, pienso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
