A1 — Beginnerverb
pensare
to think, to believe, to consider
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rifletterecredereritenereconsiderare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
agireignorarenon curarsidimenticare
Usage note
'Pensare' is general. 'Pensare a' = to think about someone/something. 'Pensare di + infinitive' = to plan to do. 'Riflettere' = to reflect more deeply. Triggers subjunctive: 'penso che sia...'.
Example
"Penso che tu abbia ragione."
"I think you are right."
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