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pensar

"pensar" means "to think" in Portuguese. It is number 211 on the frequency list, in A1 (verb).

Meaning

to think; to conceive, intend

IPA

/pẽˈsa(ʁ)/

Forms in this course

pensei, penso, pensa, pensava, pensas, pensam

Level

A1

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Nem pensar!
  No way!
  Tatoeba: Dreamk33 / CM
• Tenho de pensar.
  I have to think.
  Tatoeba: alexmarcelo / CK
• Tenho que pensar.
  I have to think.
  Tatoeba: bill / CK

Learned together

In the course, "pensar" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• tentar to try, go for, attempt
• sair to exit
• voltar to return
• acontecer to happen
• passar to pass
• vir to come
• andar to walk
• ajudar to help, aid
• encontrar to meet

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