pensar present tense conjugation
Pensar (to think) in the present tense: pienso, piensas, piensa, pensamos, pensáis, piensan.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: penso |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: pensas |
| él/ella/usted | regular: pensa |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: pensan |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Pensar is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give penso, pensas, pensa, pensan.
Pensar in a sentence
- Pienso que es una buena idea.I think it's a good idea.
- Pensé mucho antes de decidir.I thought a lot before deciding.
e→ie stem change in present; use 'pensar en' for 'to think about'.
FAQ
What is the present tense of pensar?
Pensar in the Spanish present tense: yo pienso, tú piensas, él/ella/usted piensa, nosotros pensamos, vosotros pensáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes piensan.
Is pensar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo pienso (regular would be penso); tú piensas (regular would be pensas); él/ella/usted piensa (regular would be pensa); ellos/ellas/ustedes piensan (regular would be pensan).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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