pensa
1. to use one's mind to consider or reason; to have a particular opinion or belief
She thinks that climate change is the most important issue.
Ela pensa que a mudança climática é a questão mais importante.
2. to remember or recall something
I can't think of his name right now.
Não consigo me lembrar do nome dele agora.
3. to have a particular mental impression or belief without certainty
Do you think it will rain today?
Você acha que vai chover hoje?
4. to direct one's mind toward something; to concentrate on
He was thinking about his future.
Ele estava pensando no seu futuro.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'achar' is often used colloquially in place of 'pensar' in casual conversation, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and among younger speakers. In formal writing and Portugal, 'pensar' is preferred. The verb 'thinks' is fundamental to everyday English communication and has multiple nuanced meanings depending on context.
NYC Slang
thinks = 'be like' in some NYC colloquial contexts when expressing thoughts or beliefs
Related Idioms & Phrases
thinks outside the box - pensa fora da caixa (thinks creatively)
thinks the world of someone - acha tudo de alguém (holds someone in high regard)
thinks on one's feet - pensa rapidamente (thinks quickly and spontaneously)
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