The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Pensar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to thinking or considering something, for example: Piensa en lo que te dije. (Think about what I told you.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘e’ changes to ‘ie’ in all forms except nosotros and vosotros. The conjugations follow a regular pattern once the stem change is applied.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Pensar (to think) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Pensar generally means “to think”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To think about something: For example, ¡Piensa en tu futuro! (Think about your future!)

To consider or ponder: For example, ¡Piensa bien antes de tomar una decisión! (Think carefully before making a decision!)

To intend or plan: For example, ¡Piensa quedarte en casa esta noche! (Plan to stay home tonight!)

To have an opinion: For example, ¿Qué piensas de eso? (What do you think about that?)

To expect or assume: For example, ¡No pienses que voy a hacer todo el trabajo! (Don’t expect me to do all the work!)

Colloquial usage (rude): For example, ¡Piensa un poco, idiota! (Think a little, you idiot!) This rude usage implies the person is being foolish or not using their brain.

Examples

Examples of Pensar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de tomar una decisión importante, piensa en todas las consecuencias. (Before making an important decision, think about all the consequences.)

¡Piensa en positivo! Las cosas mejorarán. (Think positive! Things will get better.)

Cuando estés estresado, piensa en tu lugar feliz. (When you’re stressed, think of your happy place.)

Mamá, piensa en lo que te estoy diciendo. (Mom, think about what I’m telling you.)

Pensemos en formas de ahorrar energía en casa. (Let’s think of ways to save energy at home.)

Antes de responder, piense bien en lo que va a decir. (Before responding, think carefully about what you’re going to say.)

Oye, ¿puedes pensar en un plan para el fin de semana? (Hey, can you think of a plan for the weekend?)

Piensen en nuevas ideas para el proyecto. (Think of new ideas for the project.)

Cuando tengas un problema, piensa con la mente fría. (When you have a problem, think with a cool mind.)

Antes de criticar, piensa en cómo te sentirías tú. (Before criticizing, think about how you would feel.)

Jefe, piense en los beneficios de contratar más personal. (Boss, think about the benefits of hiring more staff.)

Chicos, piensen en su futuro al tomar decisiones hoy. (Guys, think about your future when making decisions today.)

Cuando estés enojado, piensa antes de hablar. (When you’re angry, think before you speak.)

Amigo, piensa bien antes de renunciar a tu trabajo. (Friend, think carefully before quitting your job.)

Pensemos en formas de reciclar más en la oficina. (Let’s think of ways to recycle more at the office.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Pensar (to think) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.