Usages of pensar
Quando volto do trabalho, eu costumo ficar em silêncio para pensar.
When I return from work, I usually stay silent to think.
Tu pensas que o exame é difícil?
Do you think that the exam is difficult?
A fatura final é maior do que eu pensava, mas vou pagá-la sem reclamar.
The final invoice is bigger than I expected, but I will pay it without complaining.
Eu uso o cérebro para pensar.
I use the brain to think.
Se fores a pé, verás que o centro parece menos longe do que pensavas.
If you go on foot, you will see that the centre seems less far than you thought.
Tu hás de perceber estas frases mais depressa do que pensas.
You will understand these sentences faster than you think.
Ela sente vergonha porque pensa que a culpa é dela.
She feels ashamed because she thinks it is her fault.
Às vezes, a solidão ajuda a pensar com calma.
Sometimes, solitude helps you think calmly.
Test yourself: What does pensar mean?
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