The Future Tense of Pensar is used to express what you will think about something in the future, for example, Pensaré en tus palabras. (I will think about your words.)

Pensar is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pensar (to think) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Pensar generally means “to think”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To think or intend to do something: For example, Pensaré en estudiar más el próximo año. (I will think about studying more next year.)

To have an opinion or belief: For example, Pensaremos que es una buena idea. (We will think that it’s a good idea.)

To consider or contemplate: For example, Pensaré en tus palabras con cuidado. (I will consider your words carefully.)

To plan or expect: For example, ¿Pensarás quedarte en casa esta noche? (Will you plan to stay home tonight?)

Slang: To think about doing something inappropriate: For example, ¿Pensarás en hacer algo tan tonto? (Will you think about doing something so stupid?)

Examples

Examples of Pensar in the Future Tense

Cuando llegue a casa esta noche, pensaré en lo que quiero cenar. (When I get home tonight, I will think about what I want for dinner.)

¿Pensarás en mí mientras estés de vacaciones? (Will you think of me while you’re on vacation?)

Ella pensará en una solución al problema, estoy seguro. (She will think of a solution to the problem, I’m sure.)

Pensaremos en ideas para el próximo proyecto la semana que viene. (We will think of ideas for the next project next week.)

¿Qué pensaréis cuando veáis las fotos de la fiesta? (What will you all think when you see the party photos?)

Los expertos pensarán en formas de reducir las emisiones de carbono. (The experts will think of ways to reduce carbon emissions.)

Antes de tomar una decisión, pensaré en todas las opciones disponibles. (Before making a decision, I will think about all the available options.)

Cuando estés estresado, pensarás en tu lugar feliz para relajarte. (When you’re stressed, you will think of your happy place to relax.)

El equipo pensará en nuevas estrategias para el próximo partido. (The team will think of new strategies for the next game.)

Pensaremos en formas de ahorrar dinero para las vacaciones. (We will think of ways to save money for the vacation.)

¿Qué pensaréis cuando os diga que me voy a mudar? (What will you all think when I tell you I’m moving?)

Los políticos pensarán en soluciones para los problemas de la comunidad. (The politicians will think of solutions for the community’s problems.)

Cuando tenga más tiempo libre, pensaré en retomar mi pasatiempo favorito. (When I have more free time, I will think about picking up my favorite hobby again.)

¿Pensarás en mí cuando estés lejos? (Will you think of me when you’re away?)

Ella pensará en un nuevo diseño para la sala de estar. (She will think of a new design for the living room.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Pensar (to think) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.