Pienso rápidamente sobre una solución.

I quickly think about a solution.

Breakdown of Pienso rápidamente sobre una solución.

• yo: I
• sobre: about
• rápidamente: quickly
• la solución: the solution
• pensar: to think

Questions & Answers about Pienso rápidamente sobre una solución.

Why is there no pronoun before Pienso in this sentence?

In Spanish, subject pronouns (like yo) are often omitted because the verb form already indicates the subject. Pienso clearly means I think, so adding yo is optional. You could still say Yo pienso rápidamente sobre una solución, but it's more common to just say Pienso... in everyday speech.

What is the difference between Pienso and Estoy pensando?

Both can translate to I am thinking in English, but Pienso leans toward a more habitual or general statement—I think (in general)—whereas Estoy pensando is a continuous, ongoing action—I am in the process of thinking right now. In the example sentence, Pienso suggests the speaker is making a quick mental effort or reflection.

Why do we say rápidamente instead of rápido?

Rápidamente is an adverb describing how you think—fast or quickly. Rápido is typically an adjective describing a noun (like coche rápido for a fast car) or, in some contexts, used informally as an adverb. The more standard approach is to use rápidamente to clearly express that the thinking process happens quickly.

How is sobre being used here?

In this context, sobre means about or regarding. Spanish has a few ways to express about, such as sobre, acerca de, or en cuanto a. Sobre is shorter and quite common when referring to the topic of your thoughts or discussion.

Why do we use una before solución?

Una is the indefinite article in Spanish, meaning a or one (in a non-specific sense). Here, it indicates that you are thinking about a solution, but you don't specify which exact solution. If you knew exactly which solution you had in mind, you might say la solución (the solution).