Eu penso que ela acredita em você.

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Breakdown of Eu penso que ela acredita em você.

• você: you
• em: in
• ela: she

Questions & Answers about Eu penso que ela acredita em você.

What is the difference between penso and acho in Brazilian Portuguese?

Both penso and acho can mean I think, and in this sentence you could say:

• Eu penso que ela acredita em você.
• Eu acho que ela acredita em você.

Differences:

• acho is more common in everyday spoken Brazilian Portuguese.
• penso can sound a bit more careful, reflective, or formal, though it’s still normal.

In most casual conversations, Brazilians would more often say Eu acho que… than Eu penso que…, but both are correct.

Can I drop Eu and just say Penso que ela acredita em você?

Yes. Subject pronouns are often dropped in Portuguese because the verb ending shows the subject.

• Eu penso que ela acredita em você.
• Penso que ela acredita em você. (also correct)

Both mean I think that she believes in you. The version without Eu may sound slightly more formal or written, but it is totally correct.

Do I really need the que? Can I say Eu penso ela acredita em você?