Significado de think en inglés
thinkthink1 /θɪŋk/ verb (past tense and past participle thought /θɔːt $ θɒːt/) 
Ver todas las traducciones1opinion/belief [transitive] to have a particular opinion or to believe that something is truetener una opinión particular o creer que algo es verdadthink (that)
I think that you’re being unfair.Creo que estás siendo injusto. I thought I heard something.Creí haber oído algo. He didn’t think anyone would believe him.No creía que nadie fuera a creerle. Do you think I should call him?¿Crees que debería llamarle? For some reason, I keep thinking it’s Friday today.Por alguna razón, sigo creyendo que hoy es viernes. The recession lasted longer than anyone thought it would.La recesión duró más de lo que nadie pensaba. Am I right in thinking that you have a brother?¿Estoy en lo correcto al pensar que tienes un hermano? I can’t help thinking that he’s made a mistake.No puedo evitar pensar que ha cometido un error. Do you honestly think I would do something so stupid?¿De verdad crees que haría algo tan estúpido?what do you think of/about somebody/something? (=used to ask someone for their opinion)(=usado para pedir la opinión de alguien) What do you think of your new school?¿Qué te parece tu nueva escuela?think it necessary/possible/best etc (=believe it is necessary, possible etc)(=creer que es necesario, posible, etc.) I thought it best to call first.Pensé que era mejor llamar primero. I thought it appropriate to invite her to speak at the meeting.Me pareció apropiado invitarla a hablar en la reunión. We must start thinking in terms of reducing costs.Debemos empezar a pensar en términos de reducir costos.be thought to be (doing) something (=be believed to be (doing) something)(=se cree que es/está (haciendo) algo) Fraud is thought to be costing software companies millions of dollars a year.Se cree que el fraude le está costando a las empresas de software millones de dólares al año.2use your mind [intransitive, transitive] to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etcusar la mente para decidir algo, formarse una opinión, imaginar algo, etc.: She thought very carefully before answering.Pensó con mucho cuidado antes de responder. Wait a minute – I’m thinking.Espera un momento, estoy pensando.think about/of She lay awake thinking about the money.Se quedó despierta pensando en el dinero.think what/how/when etc I can’t think what else we could have done.No puedo imaginar qué más podríamos haber hecho.think (long and) hard (=think for a long time)(=pensar durante mucho tiempo) She thought very hard before deciding to leave her job.Pensó mucho antes de decidir dejar su trabajo. Holmes sat thinking deeply (=thinking in a serious and careful way).Holmes estaba sentado pensando profundamente (=pensando de manera seria y cuidadosa).I dread/shudder/hate to think (=I do not want to think about something because it will be unpleasant)(=no quiero pensar en algo porque será desagradable) I dread to think how much this call is going to cost.Me aterra pensar cuánto va a costar esta llamada.3have an idea [transitive] to have words or ideas in your mind without telling them to anyonetener palabras o ideas en la mente sin decírselas a nadie: ‘How strange!’ he thought.«¡Qué extraño!», pensó. ‘I don’t care!’ she thought to herself.«¡No me importa!», pensó para sí misma. It was impossible to know what he was thinking.Era imposible saber qué estaba pensando.think what/how/when etc I was just thinking what a lovely time we had yesterday.Solo estaba pensando en lo bien que lo pasamos ayer.4remember [transitive] to remember somethingrecordar algothink where/what etc He was trying to think where he’d seen her before.Intentaba recordar dónde la había visto antes. I couldn’t think where I’d left my keys.No podía recordar dónde había dejado mis llaves.5consider somebody/something [intransitive, transitive] to consider that someone or something is a particular thing or has a particular qualityconsiderar que alguien o algo es una cosa determinada o tiene una cualidad determinadathink of somebody/something as something Peter had always thought of Kate as someone to be avoided.Peter siempre había considerado a Kate como alguien a quien evitar. I want you to think of this as your home.Quiero que consideres este lugar como tu hogar.think of yourself as something I’ve always thought of myself as a sensible person.Siempre me he considerado una persona sensata.think somebody (to be) something My parents never thought me capable of doing a degree.Mis padres nunca creyeron que fuera capaz de hacer una carrera universitaria. We have good reason to think kindly of (=consider in an approving way) a school that has provided all our children with an excellent education.Tenemos buenas razones para tener una opinión favorable (=considerar con aprobación) de una escuela que ha proporcionado a todos nuestros hijos una educación excelente.6think of/about doing something to consider the possibility of doing somethingconsiderar la posibilidad de hacer algo: I had never thought of becoming an actor.Nunca había pensado en convertirme en actor. We did think about moving to Tokyo.Sí pensamos en mudarnos a Tokio. Don’t even think about calling him (=used to tell someone strongly not to do something).Ni se te ocurra llamarle (=usado para decirle a alguien con firmeza que no haga algo).7think twice to think very carefully before deciding to do something, because you know about the dangers or problemspensar muy detenidamente antes de decidir hacer algo, porque se conocen los peligros o problemas: A visible alarm makes burglars think twice.Una alarma visible hace que los ladrones se lo piensen dos veces.think about A previous divorce can make you think twice about getting married again.Un divorcio previo puede hacerte pensarlo dos veces antes de volverte a casar.think twice before doing something/before you do something I’d think twice before taking out such a large loan.Me lo pensaría dos veces antes de pedir un préstamo tan grande.8think again to think carefully about a plan, decision, idea etc, especially with the result that you change your mind or do something differentlypensar detenidamente en un plan, decisión, idea, etc., especialmente con el resultado de cambiar de opinión o hacer algo de manera diferente: If you think car crime can’t happen to you, think again.Si crees que el robo de coches no puede pasarte a ti, piénsalo de nuevo.think about Universities may be forced to think again about the courses they provide.Las universidades pueden verse obligadas a reconsiderar los cursos que ofrecen.SPOKEN PHRASES9I think used when you are saying that you believe something is true, although you are not sureusado cuando se dice que se cree que algo es verdad, aunque no se está seguro: Mary is in the garden, I think.Mary está en el jardín, creo. I don’t think Ray will mind.No creo que a Ray le importe. ‘Do you understand what I mean?’ ‘Yes, I think so.’«¿Entiendes lo que quiero decir?» «Sí, creo que sí.» ‘Haven’t we met before?’ ‘I don’t think so.’«¿No nos hemos visto antes?» «Creo que no.» I thought he was honest, but I was wrong.Pensé que era honesto, pero estaba equivocado.10I think I’ll ... used to say what you will probably dousado para decir lo que probablemente se hará: I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.Creo que me acostaré temprano esta noche.11I thought (that) used when you are politely suggesting something to dousado cuando se sugiere algo de manera cortés: I thought we’d go swimming tomorrow.Pensé que podríamos ir a nadar mañana. I thought we could meet for lunch.Pensé que podríamos quedar para comer.12 I would think (also I would have thought, I should think/I should have thought British English) used when you are saying that you believe something is probably trueusado cuando se dice que se cree que algo es probablemente verdad: We’ll need about 10 bottles of wine, I should think.Necesitaremos unas 10 botellas de vino, creo. I would have thought it would be better to wait a while.Habría pensado que sería mejor esperar un poco.13you would have thought (that) (also you would think (that)) used to say that you expect something to be true, although it is notusado para decir que se espera que algo sea verdad, aunque no lo es: You would have thought the school would do more to help a child like Craig.Uno esperaría que la escuela hiciera más para ayudar a un niño como Craig.14do you think (that) ... ? a)used when you are asking someone politely to do something for youusado cuando se le pide cortésmente a alguien que haga algo: Do you think you could help me move these boxes?¿Podrías ayudarme a mover estas cajas? b)used to ask someone’s opinionusado para pedir la opinión de alguien: Do you think I need to bring a jacket?¿Crees que necesito traer una chaqueta?15 who/what etc do you think? a)used to ask someone’s opinionusado para pedir la opinión de alguien: Who do you think will win?¿Quién crees que ganará? b)used when asking someone angrily about somethingusado cuando se le pregunta a alguien con enojo sobre algo: Where do you think you’re going?¿Adónde crees que vas?16I think not formalformal used to say that you strongly believe something is not true or that you disagree with someoneusado para decir que se cree firmemente que algo no es verdad o que no se está de acuerdo con alguien: This could be a coincidence, but I think not.Esto podría ser una coincidencia, pero creo que no.17(just) think used to ask someone to imagine or consider somethingusado para pedirle a alguien que imagine o considere algo: Just think – we could be millionaires!¡Imagínate, podríamos ser millonarios!think of It would be lovely, but think of the expense!Sería estupendo, ¡pero piensa en el gasto!just think what/how etc Just think what could have happened.Imagínate lo que podría haber pasado.18(now I) come to think of it used to mention something you have just realized or rememberedusado para mencionar algo que se acaba de recordar o de darse cuenta: ‘Were there any letters for me?’ ‘Yes there were, come to think of it.’«¿Había alguna carta para mí?» «Sí, ahora que lo pienso, sí había.»19I wasn’t thinking (also I didn’t think) used as a way of saying you are sorry because you have upset someoneusado como forma de disculparse por haber molestado a alguien: Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. I wasn’t thinking.Lo siento, no debería haber dicho eso. No estaba pensando.20to think (that) ... ! used to show that you are very surprised about somethingusado para mostrar que algo sorprende mucho: To think we lived next door to him and never knew what he was doing!¡Pensar que vivíamos a su lado y nunca supimos lo que estaba haciendo!21if you think ... , you’ve got another think coming! used to tell someone that if they think someone is going to do something, they are wrongusado para decirle a alguien que si cree que alguien va a hacer algo, está equivocado: If you think I’m going to wait for you, you’ve got another think coming!¡Si crees que voy a esperarte, te vas a llevar una sorpresa!22that’s what you/they etc think! used to say that you strongly disagree with someoneusado para decir que se está muy en desacuerdo con alguien23who would have thought? used to say that something is very surprisingusado para decir que algo es muy sorprendente: Who would have thought she’d end up dancing for a living?¿Quién hubiera pensado que acabaría bailando para ganarse la vida?24I thought as much used to say that you are not surprised by something someone tells youusado para decir que algo que alguien cuenta no sorprende: ‘Andy failed his driving test.’ ‘I thought as much when I saw his face.’«Andy suspendió el examen de conducir.» «Ya me lo imaginaba cuando vi su cara.»25I should have thought ... British English used as a polite or joking way of showing that you disagree with what someone has said or think it is sillyusado como forma cortés o humorística de mostrar desacuerdo con lo que alguien ha dicho o de indicar que parece una tontería: ‘Why isn’t it working?’ ‘I should have thought it was obvious.’«¿Por qué no funciona?» «Habría pensado que era obvio.»26think better of it to not do something that you had planned to do, because you realize that it is not a good ideano hacer algo que se había planeado hacer, porque se da cuenta de que no es una buena idea: He started to say something, then thought better of it.Empezó a decir algo, pero luego se lo pensó mejor.27think nothing of doing something to think that a particular activity is normal or easy, even though other people think it is unusual or difficultconsiderar que una actividad determinada es normal o fácil, aunque otras personas la consideren inusual o difícil: He thinks nothing of staying up all night in casinos.Para él es lo más normal quedarse despierto toda la noche en los casinos.28think nothing of something to think that something is not important and then realize later that it is importantpensar que algo no es importante y darse cuenta más tarde de que sí lo es: I had a pain in my back but thought nothing of it at the time.Tenía un dolor de espalda pero en ese momento no le di importancia.29not think to do something to not consider doing something, especially when you later wish you had done itno considerar hacer algo, especialmente cuando después se desea haberlo hecho: I didn’t think to question the treatment I was given.No se me ocurrió cuestionar el tratamiento que me dieron. I never thought to ask him for his address.Nunca se me ocurrió pedirle su dirección.30think for yourself to have ideas and thoughts of your own rather than believing what other people saytener ideas y pensamientos propios en lugar de creer lo que dicen los demás: Parents have to teach their children to think for themselves.Los padres tienen que enseñar a sus hijos a pensar por sí mismos.31think aloud (also think out loud) to say what you are thinking, without talking to anyone in particulardecir lo que se está pensando sin hablar con nadie en particular: Oh, sorry. I was thinking aloud.Ah, perdona. Estaba pensando en voz alta.32think straight [usually in negatives] to think clearlypensar con claridad: I’m so nervous I can’t think straight.Estoy tan nervioso que no puedo pensar con claridad. How can I think straight with you talking all the time?¿Cómo voy a pensar con claridad si no paras de hablar?33not think much of somebody/something to not like someone or something very muchno gustarle mucho alguien o algo: I didn’t think much of his new girlfriend.Su nueva novia no me pareció gran cosa.34think highly of somebody/something (also think a lot of somebody/something) to admire or respect someone or somethingadmirar o respetar a alguien o algo: Your boss must think highly of you if she gives you so much responsibility.Tu jefa debe de tenerte en alta estima si te da tanta responsabilidad.35think the world of somebody informalinformal to like or love someone very muchquerer o amar mucho a alguien: The children think the world of her.Los niños la adoran.36think badly of somebody (also think less of somebody) formalformal to disapprove of someone or what they have donedesaprobar a alguien o lo que ha hecho: Please don’t think badly of me.Por favor, no pienses mal de mí.think for Do you think less of me for agreeing to do it?¿Me tienes en menos estima por haber aceptado hacerlo?37think the best/worst of somebody to consider someone’s behaviour in a way that makes them seem as good as possible or as bad as possibleconsiderar el comportamiento de alguien de una manera que lo hace parecer lo mejor o lo peor posible: He’s determined to think the worst of me.Está empeñado en pensar lo peor de mí.38think big informalinformal to plan to do things that are difficult, but will be very impressive, make a lot of profit etcplanear hacer cosas difíciles pero que serán muy impresionantes, generarán muchas ganancias, etc.: The company is thinking big.La empresa piensa en grande.39think outside the box to think of new, different, or unusual ways of doing something, especially in businesspensar en formas nuevas, diferentes o poco habituales de hacer algo, especialmente en los negocios40think positive/positively to believe that you are going to be successful or that good things are going to happencreer que se va a tener éxito o que van a ocurrir cosas buenas: You have to think positive if you’re going to be successful in this game.Tienes que pensar en positivo si quieres tener éxito en este juego.41think on your feet to think of ideas and make decisions very quicklypensar en ideas y tomar decisiones con mucha rapidez: In this job you need to be able to think on your feet.En este trabajo hay que ser capaz de improvisar sobre la marcha.42think to do something literaryliterario to try to do somethingintentar hacer algo: They had thought to deceive me.Habían intentado engañarme.43anyone would think (that) used to say that someone behaves as if a particular thing were true, although it is notusado para decir que alguien se comporta como si algo fuera verdad, aunque no lo es: Anyone would think he owns the place, the way he talks!¡Cualquiera diría que es el dueño del lugar, por la forma en que habla! → can’t hear yourself think at hear(12)GRAMMAR: Patterns with thinkGRAMÁTICA: Estructuras con think• You think that something is true: · I think that she is a great writer.• Se usa think that para decir que algo es verdad: · I think that she is a great writer. (Creo que es una gran escritora.)• You think that something will happen: · Do you think the weather will be fine tomorrow?• Se usa think that para decir que algo ocurrirá: · Do you think the weather will be fine tomorrow? (¿Crees que hará buen tiempo mañana?)• You think that someone can do something: · I don’t think that he can come to the meeting.• Se usa think that para decir que alguien puede hacer algo: · I don't think that he can come to the meeting. (No creo que pueda venir a la reunión.)• You think that someone should do something, or ought to do something: · Do you think that the government should increase taxes?· I think that he ought to be ashamed of himself.• Se usa think that para decir que alguien debería hacer algo: · Do you think that the government should increase taxes? (¿Crees que el gobierno debería subir los impuestos?) · I think that he ought to be ashamed of himself. (Creo que debería avergonzarse.)• You think that something could be true or might be true:· I think that the keys might be upstairs.• Se usa think that para decir que algo podría ser verdad: · I think that the keys might be upstairs. (Creo que las llaves podrían estar arriba.)• You think that something could happen or might happen: · Some people think there could be another world economic crisis.• Se usa think that para decir que algo podría ocurrir: · Some people think there could be another world economic crisis. (Algunas personas creen que podría haber otra crisis económica mundial.)• In negative sentences, you say I don’t think: · I don’t think that’s right.· I don’t think he liked it. ✗Don’t say: I think that isn’t right. | | I think he didn’t like it.• En oraciones negativas, se dice I don't think: · I don't think that's right. (No creo que eso sea correcto.) · I don't think he liked it. (No creo que le gustara.) ✗No se dice: I think that isn't right. | I think he didn't like it.• You can use the phrases I think so or I don’t think so, usually to give a short answer: · 'Is his name John?' 'I think so.'· 'Are we late?' 'I don’t think so.' ✗Don’t say: I think it.• Se pueden usar las expresiones I think so o I don't think so, normalmente para dar una respuesta breve: · 'Is his name John?' 'I think so.' (¿Se llama John? Creo que sí.) · 'Are we late?' 'I don't think so.' (¿Llegamos tarde? Creo que no.) ✗No se dice: I think it.GRAMMARGRAMÁTICAUsing the progressiveUso del progresivo• When think means ‘believe’, it is not normally used in the progressive. You say: · I think you look nice. ✗Don’t say: I am thinking you look nice.• Cuando think significa 'creer', normalmente no se usa en la forma progresiva. Se dice: · I think you look nice. (Creo que estás muy bien.) ✗No se dice: I am thinking you look nice.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m thinking to describe their present thoughts about something that is happening right now: · I’m thinking we should leave.• En inglés hablado, a veces se usa I'm thinking para describir los pensamientos actuales sobre algo que está ocurriendo en ese momento: · I'm thinking we should leave. (Creo que deberíamos irnos.)Using the passiveUso de la voz pasivaIn more formal English, you can say it is thought that something is true: · It is thought that as many as a billion people are learning English.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSEn inglés más formal, se puede decir it is thought that algo es verdad: · It is thought that as many as a billion people are learning English. (Se cree que hasta mil millones de personas están aprendiendo inglés.) Guía gramatical ‒ VERBOSCOLLOCATIONSCOLOCACIONES– Meaning 2– Significado 2adverbsadverbioscarefully· Think carefully about every spending decision you make.· Piensa detenidamente en cada decisión de gasto que tomes.hard (=with a lot of mental effort)· I bet, if you think really hard, you can think of something to do.· Apuesto a que, si piensas con mucho esfuerzo, puedes pensar en algo que hacer.deeply· I should have thought more deeply before I agreed.· Debería haber reflexionado más antes de aceptar.seriously· I thought seriously about my doctor’s advice.· Reflexioné seriamente sobre el consejo de mi médico.clearly· She was simply too tired to think clearly.· Estaba demasiado cansada para pensar con claridad.phrasesfraseslong and hard (=hard, for a long time, before making a decision)· I thought long and hard about taking the role.· Pensé mucho y detenidamente antes de aceptar el papel.I dread/hate/shudder to think (=I do not want to think about something bad)· I dread to think what might have happened if we hadn’t found her.· Me aterra pensar lo que podría haber pasado si no la hubiéramos encontrado.THESAURUSSINÓNIMOSto have a particular opiniontener una opinión particularthink: · I think you’re right.· Creo que tienes razón.· She didn’t think that the film was very good.· No le pareció que la película fuera muy buena.believe to have an opinion that you are sure is right, especially about an important subject such as politics or religiontener una opinión de la que se está seguro, especialmente sobre un tema importante como la política o la religión: · The protestors believe that it is wrong to experiment on animals.· Los manifestantes creen que experimentar con animales está mal.· Do you really believe that the only solution to violence is more violence?· ¿De verdad crees que la única solución a la violencia es más violencia?feel to have a particular opinion, especially one that is based on your feelings, not on factstener una opinión particular, especialmente una basada en los sentimientos y no en los hechos: · She feels that there is no alternative.· Ella siente que no hay alternativa.· I just felt that it was the right thing to do.· Simplemente sentí que era lo correcto.take the view that formalformal to have a particular opiniontener una opinión particular: · The court took the view that the company had acted unreasonably.· El tribunal consideró que la empresa había actuado de manera irrazonable.· The college takes the view that smoking in the workplace is a fire risk.· La universidad considera que fumar en el lugar de trabajo es un riesgo de incendio.to think about somethingpensar en algothink to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etcusar la mente para decidir algo, formarse una opinión, imaginar algo, etc.: · I’ve been thinking about what you said – maybe you’re right.· He estado pensando en lo que dijiste; quizás tengas razón.· I need some time to think.· Necesito tiempo para pensar.consider to think about something carefully before deciding what to dopensar en algo detenidamente antes de decidir qué hacer: · Have you considered working for a year before going to college?· ¿Has considerado trabajar un año antes de ir a la universidad?weigh (also weigh up British English) to carefully think about a plan or choice by comparing all the advantages and disadvantages involvedpensar detenidamente en un plan o una opción comparando todas las ventajas y desventajas: · You need to weigh up the pros and cons (=the advantages and disadvantages), and decide which investment is the best one for you.· Hay que sopesar los pros y los contras (=las ventajas y desventajas) y decidir cuál es la mejor inversión para ti.· The committee are still weighing the alternatives.· El comité todavía está sopesando las alternativas.give something some/a lot of thought to think carefully about something, before you make a final decision about itpensar detenidamente en algo antes de tomar una decisión definitiva: · Why don’t you give it some thought and then get back to me?· ¿Por qué no le das una vuelta y luego me dices algo?· He had obviously given the matter a lot of thought.· Evidentemente había reflexionado mucho sobre el asunto.mull something over to think about a problem, plan etc before making a decisionpensar en un problema, plan, etc. antes de tomar una decisión: · Can you give me a bit of time to mull it over?· ¿Puedes darme un poco de tiempo para darle vueltas?ponder to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about something, especially a problem or something complicateddedicar tiempo a pensar detenida y seriamente en algo, especialmente en un problema o algo complicado: · She is still pondering what to do.· Todavía está reflexionando sobre qué hacer.· Officials are pondering ways to remove the oil from the beaches.· Los funcionarios están reflexionando sobre formas de retirar el petróleo de las playas.contemplate to think about something you might do in the futurepensar en algo que se podría hacer en el futuro: · Did you ever contemplate resigning?· ¿Alguna vez consideraste dimitir?reflect formalformal to think carefully about something, especially something that happened in the pastpensar detenidamente en algo, especialmente en algo que ocurrió en el pasado: · It was a good time to reflect upon the changes that had happened in my life.· Era un buen momento para reflexionar sobre los cambios que habían ocurrido en mi vida.to keep thinking about somethingseguir pensando en algobrood to keep thinking for a long time about something that worries you or that makes you angry or upsetseguir pensando durante mucho tiempo en algo que preocupa o que provoca enojo o malestar: · There’s no point brooding over things you can’t change.· No tiene sentido darle vueltas a cosas que no puedes cambiar.dwell on something to spend too much time thinking about something sad or unpleasantpasar demasiado tiempo pensando en algo triste o desagradable: · I try to enjoy my life today and not dwell on the past.· Intento disfrutar de mi vida hoy y no recrearme en el pasado.think back phrasal verb to think about things that happened in the pastpensar en cosas que ocurrieron en el pasado: Thinking back, it amazes me how we survived on so little sleep.Mirando atrás, me asombra cómo sobrevivimos con tan poco sueño.think back to/over/on He thought back to the day he’d first met Sophie.Recordó el día en que conoció a Sophie por primera vez.think of somebody/something phrasal verb1to produce an idea, name, suggestion etc by thinkingproducir una idea, un nombre, una sugerencia, etc. pensando: They’re still trying to think of a name for the baby.Todavía están intentando pensar en un nombre para el bebé. Can you think of any other way to do it?¿Se te ocurre alguna otra forma de hacerlo?2to remember somethingrecordar algo: I can’t think of the name of the hotel we stayed in.No recuerdo el nombre del hotel en el que nos alojamos.3to behave in a way that shows that you want to treat other people wellcomportarse de una manera que muestra que se quiere tratar bien a los demás: It was very good of you to think of me.Fue muy amable de tu parte acordarte de mí. He’s always thinking of other people.Siempre está pensando en los demás.4think only of yourself to only do things that are good for you and not think about what other people want – used to show disapprovalhacer solo lo que a uno le conviene sin pensar en lo que quieren los demás; se usa para expresar desaprobación: She’s a spoiled child who thinks only of herself.Es una niña mimada que solo piensa en sí misma.5be thinking of somebody used to say that you care about and feel sympathy for someone who is in a difficult situationusado para decir que uno se preocupa por alguien que está en una situación difícil y siente simpatía por él: Take care! I’ll be thinking of you.¡Cuídate! Estaré pensando en ti.think something ↔ out phrasal verb to think about all the parts of something carefully before deciding or planning exactly what to dopensar en todas las partes de algo detenidamente antes de decidir o planear exactamente qué hacer: He went for a walk to think things out.Salió a caminar para reflexionar sobre las cosas. The proposal needs to be carefully thought out.La propuesta debe ser elaborada con cuidado.think out what/how/whether etc She had thought out what she was going to say.Había pensado bien lo que iba a decir.think something ↔ over phrasal verb to consider something carefully before making a decisionconsiderar algo detenidamente antes de tomar una decisión: I’ve been thinking over your suggestion.He estado pensando en tu sugerencia. Why don’t you think it over and give me a call in a couple of days?¿Por qué no te lo piensas y me llamas en un par de días? I want some more time to think things over.Quiero más tiempo para pensarlo bien.think something ↔ through phrasal verb to think carefully about the possible results of somethingpensar detenidamente en las posibles consecuencias de algo: The policy has not been thought through properly.La política no ha sido analizada detenidamente. It’s my fault. I didn’t think it through.Es culpa mía. No lo pensé bien. I need time to think things through.Necesito tiempo para reflexionar sobre todo esto.think through what/how People need time to think through what the changes will mean for them.La gente necesita tiempo para reflexionar sobre lo que significarán los cambios para ellos.think something ↔ up phrasal verb to produce a new idea, name etc by thinkingproducir una nueva idea, un nombre, etc. pensando: She was trying to think up an excuse.Intentaba inventarse una excusa. Did you think that up yourself?¿Se te ocurrió eso a ti solo? Who thinks up names for new products?¿Quién inventa los nombres de los nuevos productos?
Ver todas las traducciones1opinion/belief [transitive] to have a particular opinion or to believe that something is truetener una opinión particular o creer que algo es verdadthink (that) I think that you’re being unfair.Creo que estás siendo injusto. I thought I heard something.Creí haber oído algo. He didn’t think anyone would believe him.No creía que nadie fuera a creerle. Do you think I should call him?¿Crees que debería llamarle? For some reason, I keep thinking it’s Friday today.Por alguna razón, sigo creyendo que hoy es viernes. The recession lasted longer than anyone thought it would.La recesión duró más de lo que nadie pensaba. Am I right in thinking that you have a brother?¿Estoy en lo correcto al pensar que tienes un hermano? I can’t help thinking that he’s made a mistake.No puedo evitar pensar que ha cometido un error. Do you honestly think I would do something so stupid?¿De verdad crees que haría algo tan estúpido?what do you think of/about somebody/something? (=used to ask someone for their opinion)(=usado para pedir la opinión de alguien) What do you think of your new school?¿Qué te parece tu nueva escuela?think it necessary/possible/best etc (=believe it is necessary, possible etc)(=creer que es necesario, posible, etc.) I thought it best to call first.Pensé que era mejor llamar primero. I thought it appropriate to invite her to speak at the meeting.Me pareció apropiado invitarla a hablar en la reunión. We must start thinking in terms of reducing costs.Debemos empezar a pensar en términos de reducir costos.be thought to be (doing) something (=be believed to be (doing) something)(=se cree que es/está (haciendo) algo) Fraud is thought to be costing software companies millions of dollars a year.Se cree que el fraude le está costando a las empresas de software millones de dólares al año.2use your mind [intransitive, transitive] to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etcusar la mente para decidir algo, formarse una opinión, imaginar algo, etc.: She thought very carefully before answering.Pensó con mucho cuidado antes de responder. Wait a minute – I’m thinking.Espera un momento, estoy pensando.think about/of She lay awake thinking about the money.Se quedó despierta pensando en el dinero.think what/how/when etc I can’t think what else we could have done.No puedo imaginar qué más podríamos haber hecho.think (long and) hard (=think for a long time)(=pensar durante mucho tiempo) She thought very hard before deciding to leave her job.Pensó mucho antes de decidir dejar su trabajo. Holmes sat thinking deeply (=thinking in a serious and careful way).Holmes estaba sentado pensando profundamente (=pensando de manera seria y cuidadosa).I dread/shudder/hate to think (=I do not want to think about something because it will be unpleasant)(=no quiero pensar en algo porque será desagradable) I dread to think how much this call is going to cost.Me aterra pensar cuánto va a costar esta llamada.3have an idea [transitive] to have words or ideas in your mind without telling them to anyonetener palabras o ideas en la mente sin decírselas a nadie: ‘How strange!’ he thought.«¡Qué extraño!», pensó. ‘I don’t care!’ she thought to herself.«¡No me importa!», pensó para sí misma. It was impossible to know what he was thinking.Era imposible saber qué estaba pensando.think what/how/when etc I was just thinking what a lovely time we had yesterday.Solo estaba pensando en lo bien que lo pasamos ayer.4remember [transitive] to remember somethingrecordar algothink where/what etc He was trying to think where he’d seen her before.Intentaba recordar dónde la había visto antes. I couldn’t think where I’d left my keys.No podía recordar dónde había dejado mis llaves.5consider somebody/something [intransitive, transitive] to consider that someone or something is a particular thing or has a particular qualityconsiderar que alguien o algo es una cosa determinada o tiene una cualidad determinadathink of somebody/something as something Peter had always thought of Kate as someone to be avoided.Peter siempre había considerado a Kate como alguien a quien evitar. I want you to think of this as your home.Quiero que consideres este lugar como tu hogar.think of yourself as something I’ve always thought of myself as a sensible person.Siempre me he considerado una persona sensata.think somebody (to be) something My parents never thought me capable of doing a degree.Mis padres nunca creyeron que fuera capaz de hacer una carrera universitaria. We have good reason to think kindly of (=consider in an approving way) a school that has provided all our children with an excellent education.Tenemos buenas razones para tener una opinión favorable (=considerar con aprobación) de una escuela que ha proporcionado a todos nuestros hijos una educación excelente.6think of/about doing something to consider the possibility of doing somethingconsiderar la posibilidad de hacer algo: I had never thought of becoming an actor.Nunca había pensado en convertirme en actor. We did think about moving to Tokyo.Sí pensamos en mudarnos a Tokio. Don’t even think about calling him (=used to tell someone strongly not to do something).Ni se te ocurra llamarle (=usado para decirle a alguien con firmeza que no haga algo).7think twice to think very carefully before deciding to do something, because you know about the dangers or problemspensar muy detenidamente antes de decidir hacer algo, porque se conocen los peligros o problemas: A visible alarm makes burglars think twice.Una alarma visible hace que los ladrones se lo piensen dos veces.think about A previous divorce can make you think twice about getting married again.Un divorcio previo puede hacerte pensarlo dos veces antes de volverte a casar.think twice before doing something/before you do something I’d think twice before taking out such a large loan.Me lo pensaría dos veces antes de pedir un préstamo tan grande.8think again to think carefully about a plan, decision, idea etc, especially with the result that you change your mind or do something differentlypensar detenidamente en un plan, decisión, idea, etc., especialmente con el resultado de cambiar de opinión o hacer algo de manera diferente: If you think car crime can’t happen to you, think again.Si crees que el robo de coches no puede pasarte a ti, piénsalo de nuevo.think about Universities may be forced to think again about the courses they provide.Las universidades pueden verse obligadas a reconsiderar los cursos que ofrecen.SPOKEN PHRASES9I think used when you are saying that you believe something is true, although you are not sureusado cuando se dice que se cree que algo es verdad, aunque no se está seguro: Mary is in the garden, I think.Mary está en el jardín, creo. I don’t think Ray will mind.No creo que a Ray le importe. ‘Do you understand what I mean?’ ‘Yes, I think so.’«¿Entiendes lo que quiero decir?» «Sí, creo que sí.» ‘Haven’t we met before?’ ‘I don’t think so.’«¿No nos hemos visto antes?» «Creo que no.» I thought he was honest, but I was wrong.Pensé que era honesto, pero estaba equivocado.10I think I’ll ... used to say what you will probably dousado para decir lo que probablemente se hará: I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.Creo que me acostaré temprano esta noche.11I thought (that) used when you are politely suggesting something to dousado cuando se sugiere algo de manera cortés: I thought we’d go swimming tomorrow.Pensé que podríamos ir a nadar mañana. I thought we could meet for lunch.Pensé que podríamos quedar para comer.12 I would think (also I would have thought, I should think/I should have thought British English) used when you are saying that you believe something is probably trueusado cuando se dice que se cree que algo es probablemente verdad: We’ll need about 10 bottles of wine, I should think.Necesitaremos unas 10 botellas de vino, creo. I would have thought it would be better to wait a while.Habría pensado que sería mejor esperar un poco.13you would have thought (that) (also you would think (that)) used to say that you expect something to be true, although it is notusado para decir que se espera que algo sea verdad, aunque no lo es: You would have thought the school would do more to help a child like Craig.Uno esperaría que la escuela hiciera más para ayudar a un niño como Craig.14do you think (that) ... ? a)used when you are asking someone politely to do something for youusado cuando se le pide cortésmente a alguien que haga algo: Do you think you could help me move these boxes?¿Podrías ayudarme a mover estas cajas? b)used to ask someone’s opinionusado para pedir la opinión de alguien: Do you think I need to bring a jacket?¿Crees que necesito traer una chaqueta?15 who/what etc do you think? a)used to ask someone’s opinionusado para pedir la opinión de alguien: Who do you think will win?¿Quién crees que ganará? b)used when asking someone angrily about somethingusado cuando se le pregunta a alguien con enojo sobre algo: Where do you think you’re going?¿Adónde crees que vas?16I think not formalformal used to say that you strongly believe something is not true or that you disagree with someoneusado para decir que se cree firmemente que algo no es verdad o que no se está de acuerdo con alguien: This could be a coincidence, but I think not.Esto podría ser una coincidencia, pero creo que no.17(just) think used to ask someone to imagine or consider somethingusado para pedirle a alguien que imagine o considere algo: Just think – we could be millionaires!¡Imagínate, podríamos ser millonarios!think of It would be lovely, but think of the expense!Sería estupendo, ¡pero piensa en el gasto!just think what/how etc Just think what could have happened.Imagínate lo que podría haber pasado.18(now I) come to think of it used to mention something you have just realized or rememberedusado para mencionar algo que se acaba de recordar o de darse cuenta: ‘Were there any letters for me?’ ‘Yes there were, come to think of it.’«¿Había alguna carta para mí?» «Sí, ahora que lo pienso, sí había.»19I wasn’t thinking (also I didn’t think) used as a way of saying you are sorry because you have upset someoneusado como forma de disculparse por haber molestado a alguien: Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. I wasn’t thinking.Lo siento, no debería haber dicho eso. No estaba pensando.20to think (that) ... ! used to show that you are very surprised about somethingusado para mostrar que algo sorprende mucho: To think we lived next door to him and never knew what he was doing!¡Pensar que vivíamos a su lado y nunca supimos lo que estaba haciendo!21if you think ... , you’ve got another think coming! used to tell someone that if they think someone is going to do something, they are wrongusado para decirle a alguien que si cree que alguien va a hacer algo, está equivocado: If you think I’m going to wait for you, you’ve got another think coming!¡Si crees que voy a esperarte, te vas a llevar una sorpresa!22that’s what you/they etc think! used to say that you strongly disagree with someoneusado para decir que se está muy en desacuerdo con alguien23who would have thought? used to say that something is very surprisingusado para decir que algo es muy sorprendente: Who would have thought she’d end up dancing for a living?¿Quién hubiera pensado que acabaría bailando para ganarse la vida?24I thought as much used to say that you are not surprised by something someone tells youusado para decir que algo que alguien cuenta no sorprende: ‘Andy failed his driving test.’ ‘I thought as much when I saw his face.’«Andy suspendió el examen de conducir.» «Ya me lo imaginaba cuando vi su cara.»25I should have thought ... British English used as a polite or joking way of showing that you disagree with what someone has said or think it is sillyusado como forma cortés o humorística de mostrar desacuerdo con lo que alguien ha dicho o de indicar que parece una tontería: ‘Why isn’t it working?’ ‘I should have thought it was obvious.’«¿Por qué no funciona?» «Habría pensado que era obvio.»26think better of it to not do something that you had planned to do, because you realize that it is not a good ideano hacer algo que se había planeado hacer, porque se da cuenta de que no es una buena idea: He started to say something, then thought better of it.Empezó a decir algo, pero luego se lo pensó mejor.27think nothing of doing something to think that a particular activity is normal or easy, even though other people think it is unusual or difficultconsiderar que una actividad determinada es normal o fácil, aunque otras personas la consideren inusual o difícil: He thinks nothing of staying up all night in casinos.Para él es lo más normal quedarse despierto toda la noche en los casinos.28think nothing of something to think that something is not important and then realize later that it is importantpensar que algo no es importante y darse cuenta más tarde de que sí lo es: I had a pain in my back but thought nothing of it at the time.Tenía un dolor de espalda pero en ese momento no le di importancia.29not think to do something to not consider doing something, especially when you later wish you had done itno considerar hacer algo, especialmente cuando después se desea haberlo hecho: I didn’t think to question the treatment I was given.No se me ocurrió cuestionar el tratamiento que me dieron. I never thought to ask him for his address.Nunca se me ocurrió pedirle su dirección.30think for yourself to have ideas and thoughts of your own rather than believing what other people saytener ideas y pensamientos propios en lugar de creer lo que dicen los demás: Parents have to teach their children to think for themselves.Los padres tienen que enseñar a sus hijos a pensar por sí mismos.31think aloud (also think out loud) to say what you are thinking, without talking to anyone in particulardecir lo que se está pensando sin hablar con nadie en particular: Oh, sorry. I was thinking aloud.Ah, perdona. Estaba pensando en voz alta.32think straight [usually in negatives] to think clearlypensar con claridad: I’m so nervous I can’t think straight.Estoy tan nervioso que no puedo pensar con claridad. How can I think straight with you talking all the time?¿Cómo voy a pensar con claridad si no paras de hablar?33not think much of somebody/something to not like someone or something very muchno gustarle mucho alguien o algo: I didn’t think much of his new girlfriend.Su nueva novia no me pareció gran cosa.34think highly of somebody/something (also think a lot of somebody/something) to admire or respect someone or somethingadmirar o respetar a alguien o algo: Your boss must think highly of you if she gives you so much responsibility.Tu jefa debe de tenerte en alta estima si te da tanta responsabilidad.35think the world of somebody informalinformal to like or love someone very muchquerer o amar mucho a alguien: The children think the world of her.Los niños la adoran.36think badly of somebody (also think less of somebody) formalformal to disapprove of someone or what they have donedesaprobar a alguien o lo que ha hecho: Please don’t think badly of me.Por favor, no pienses mal de mí.think for Do you think less of me for agreeing to do it?¿Me tienes en menos estima por haber aceptado hacerlo?37think the best/worst of somebody to consider someone’s behaviour in a way that makes them seem as good as possible or as bad as possibleconsiderar el comportamiento de alguien de una manera que lo hace parecer lo mejor o lo peor posible: He’s determined to think the worst of me.Está empeñado en pensar lo peor de mí.38think big informalinformal to plan to do things that are difficult, but will be very impressive, make a lot of profit etcplanear hacer cosas difíciles pero que serán muy impresionantes, generarán muchas ganancias, etc.: The company is thinking big.La empresa piensa en grande.39think outside the box to think of new, different, or unusual ways of doing something, especially in businesspensar en formas nuevas, diferentes o poco habituales de hacer algo, especialmente en los negocios40think positive/positively to believe that you are going to be successful or that good things are going to happencreer que se va a tener éxito o que van a ocurrir cosas buenas: You have to think positive if you’re going to be successful in this game.Tienes que pensar en positivo si quieres tener éxito en este juego.41think on your feet to think of ideas and make decisions very quicklypensar en ideas y tomar decisiones con mucha rapidez: In this job you need to be able to think on your feet.En este trabajo hay que ser capaz de improvisar sobre la marcha.42think to do something literaryliterario to try to do somethingintentar hacer algo: They had thought to deceive me.Habían intentado engañarme.43anyone would think (that) used to say that someone behaves as if a particular thing were true, although it is notusado para decir que alguien se comporta como si algo fuera verdad, aunque no lo es: Anyone would think he owns the place, the way he talks!¡Cualquiera diría que es el dueño del lugar, por la forma en que habla! → can’t hear yourself think at hear(12)GRAMMAR: Patterns with thinkGRAMÁTICA: Estructuras con think• You think that something is true: · I think that she is a great writer.• Se usa think that para decir que algo es verdad: · I think that she is a great writer. (Creo que es una gran escritora.)• You think that something will happen: · Do you think the weather will be fine tomorrow?• Se usa think that para decir que algo ocurrirá: · Do you think the weather will be fine tomorrow? (¿Crees que hará buen tiempo mañana?)• You think that someone can do something: · I don’t think that he can come to the meeting.• Se usa think that para decir que alguien puede hacer algo: · I don't think that he can come to the meeting. (No creo que pueda venir a la reunión.)• You think that someone should do something, or ought to do something: · Do you think that the government should increase taxes?· I think that he ought to be ashamed of himself.• Se usa think that para decir que alguien debería hacer algo: · Do you think that the government should increase taxes? (¿Crees que el gobierno debería subir los impuestos?) · I think that he ought to be ashamed of himself. (Creo que debería avergonzarse.)• You think that something could be true or might be true:· I think that the keys might be upstairs.• Se usa think that para decir que algo podría ser verdad: · I think that the keys might be upstairs. (Creo que las llaves podrían estar arriba.)• You think that something could happen or might happen: · Some people think there could be another world economic crisis.• Se usa think that para decir que algo podría ocurrir: · Some people think there could be another world economic crisis. (Algunas personas creen que podría haber otra crisis económica mundial.)• In negative sentences, you say I don’t think: · I don’t think that’s right.· I don’t think he liked it. ✗Don’t say: I think that isn’t right. | | I think he didn’t like it.• En oraciones negativas, se dice I don't think: · I don't think that's right. (No creo que eso sea correcto.) · I don't think he liked it. (No creo que le gustara.) ✗No se dice: I think that isn't right. | I think he didn't like it.• You can use the phrases I think so or I don’t think so, usually to give a short answer: · 'Is his name John?' 'I think so.'· 'Are we late?' 'I don’t think so.' ✗Don’t say: I think it.• Se pueden usar las expresiones I think so o I don't think so, normalmente para dar una respuesta breve: · 'Is his name John?' 'I think so.' (¿Se llama John? Creo que sí.) · 'Are we late?' 'I don't think so.' (¿Llegamos tarde? Creo que no.) ✗No se dice: I think it.GRAMMARGRAMÁTICAUsing the progressiveUso del progresivo• When think means ‘believe’, it is not normally used in the progressive. You say: · I think you look nice. ✗Don’t say: I am thinking you look nice.• Cuando think significa 'creer', normalmente no se usa en la forma progresiva. Se dice: · I think you look nice. (Creo que estás muy bien.) ✗No se dice: I am thinking you look nice.• In spoken English, people sometimes say I’m thinking to describe their present thoughts about something that is happening right now: · I’m thinking we should leave.• En inglés hablado, a veces se usa I'm thinking para describir los pensamientos actuales sobre algo que está ocurriendo en ese momento: · I'm thinking we should leave. (Creo que deberíamos irnos.)Using the passiveUso de la voz pasivaIn more formal English, you can say it is thought that something is true: · It is thought that as many as a billion people are learning English.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSEn inglés más formal, se puede decir it is thought that algo es verdad: · It is thought that as many as a billion people are learning English. (Se cree que hasta mil millones de personas están aprendiendo inglés.) Guía gramatical ‒ VERBOSCOLLOCATIONSCOLOCACIONES– Meaning 2– Significado 2adverbsadverbioscarefully· Think carefully about every spending decision you make.· Piensa detenidamente en cada decisión de gasto que tomes.hard (=with a lot of mental effort)· I bet, if you think really hard, you can think of something to do.· Apuesto a que, si piensas con mucho esfuerzo, puedes pensar en algo que hacer.deeply· I should have thought more deeply before I agreed.· Debería haber reflexionado más antes de aceptar.seriously· I thought seriously about my doctor’s advice.· Reflexioné seriamente sobre el consejo de mi médico.clearly· She was simply too tired to think clearly.· Estaba demasiado cansada para pensar con claridad.phrasesfraseslong and hard (=hard, for a long time, before making a decision)· I thought long and hard about taking the role.· Pensé mucho y detenidamente antes de aceptar el papel.I dread/hate/shudder to think (=I do not want to think about something bad)· I dread to think what might have happened if we hadn’t found her.· Me aterra pensar lo que podría haber pasado si no la hubiéramos encontrado.THESAURUSSINÓNIMOSto have a particular opiniontener una opinión particularthink: · I think you’re right.· Creo que tienes razón.· She didn’t think that the film was very good.· No le pareció que la película fuera muy buena.believe to have an opinion that you are sure is right, especially about an important subject such as politics or religiontener una opinión de la que se está seguro, especialmente sobre un tema importante como la política o la religión: · The protestors believe that it is wrong to experiment on animals.· Los manifestantes creen que experimentar con animales está mal.· Do you really believe that the only solution to violence is more violence?· ¿De verdad crees que la única solución a la violencia es más violencia?feel to have a particular opinion, especially one that is based on your feelings, not on factstener una opinión particular, especialmente una basada en los sentimientos y no en los hechos: · She feels that there is no alternative.· Ella siente que no hay alternativa.· I just felt that it was the right thing to do.· Simplemente sentí que era lo correcto.take the view that formalformal to have a particular opiniontener una opinión particular: · The court took the view that the company had acted unreasonably.· El tribunal consideró que la empresa había actuado de manera irrazonable.· The college takes the view that smoking in the workplace is a fire risk.· La universidad considera que fumar en el lugar de trabajo es un riesgo de incendio.to think about somethingpensar en algothink to use your mind to decide about something, form an opinion, imagine something etcusar la mente para decidir algo, formarse una opinión, imaginar algo, etc.: · I’ve been thinking about what you said – maybe you’re right.· He estado pensando en lo que dijiste; quizás tengas razón.· I need some time to think.· Necesito tiempo para pensar.consider to think about something carefully before deciding what to dopensar en algo detenidamente antes de decidir qué hacer: · Have you considered working for a year before going to college?· ¿Has considerado trabajar un año antes de ir a la universidad?weigh (also weigh up British English) to carefully think about a plan or choice by comparing all the advantages and disadvantages involvedpensar detenidamente en un plan o una opción comparando todas las ventajas y desventajas: · You need to weigh up the pros and cons (=the advantages and disadvantages), and decide which investment is the best one for you.· Hay que sopesar los pros y los contras (=las ventajas y desventajas) y decidir cuál es la mejor inversión para ti.· The committee are still weighing the alternatives.· El comité todavía está sopesando las alternativas.give something some/a lot of thought to think carefully about something, before you make a final decision about itpensar detenidamente en algo antes de tomar una decisión definitiva: · Why don’t you give it some thought and then get back to me?· ¿Por qué no le das una vuelta y luego me dices algo?· He had obviously given the matter a lot of thought.· Evidentemente había reflexionado mucho sobre el asunto.mull something over to think about a problem, plan etc before making a decisionpensar en un problema, plan, etc. antes de tomar una decisión: · Can you give me a bit of time to mull it over?· ¿Puedes darme un poco de tiempo para darle vueltas?ponder to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about something, especially a problem or something complicateddedicar tiempo a pensar detenida y seriamente en algo, especialmente en un problema o algo complicado: · She is still pondering what to do.· Todavía está reflexionando sobre qué hacer.· Officials are pondering ways to remove the oil from the beaches.· Los funcionarios están reflexionando sobre formas de retirar el petróleo de las playas.contemplate to think about something you might do in the futurepensar en algo que se podría hacer en el futuro: · Did you ever contemplate resigning?· ¿Alguna vez consideraste dimitir?reflect formalformal to think carefully about something, especially something that happened in the pastpensar detenidamente en algo, especialmente en algo que ocurrió en el pasado: · It was a good time to reflect upon the changes that had happened in my life.· Era un buen momento para reflexionar sobre los cambios que habían ocurrido en mi vida.to keep thinking about somethingseguir pensando en algobrood to keep thinking for a long time about something that worries you or that makes you angry or upsetseguir pensando durante mucho tiempo en algo que preocupa o que provoca enojo o malestar: · There’s no point brooding over things you can’t change.· No tiene sentido darle vueltas a cosas que no puedes cambiar.dwell on something to spend too much time thinking about something sad or unpleasantpasar demasiado tiempo pensando en algo triste o desagradable: · I try to enjoy my life today and not dwell on the past.· Intento disfrutar de mi vida hoy y no recrearme en el pasado.think back phrasal verb to think about things that happened in the pastpensar en cosas que ocurrieron en el pasado: Thinking back, it amazes me how we survived on so little sleep.Mirando atrás, me asombra cómo sobrevivimos con tan poco sueño.think back to/over/on He thought back to the day he’d first met Sophie.Recordó el día en que conoció a Sophie por primera vez.think of somebody/something phrasal verb1to produce an idea, name, suggestion etc by thinkingproducir una idea, un nombre, una sugerencia, etc. pensando: They’re still trying to think of a name for the baby.Todavía están intentando pensar en un nombre para el bebé. Can you think of any other way to do it?¿Se te ocurre alguna otra forma de hacerlo?2to remember somethingrecordar algo: I can’t think of the name of the hotel we stayed in.No recuerdo el nombre del hotel en el que nos alojamos.3to behave in a way that shows that you want to treat other people wellcomportarse de una manera que muestra que se quiere tratar bien a los demás: It was very good of you to think of me.Fue muy amable de tu parte acordarte de mí. He’s always thinking of other people.Siempre está pensando en los demás.4think only of yourself to only do things that are good for you and not think about what other people want – used to show disapprovalhacer solo lo que a uno le conviene sin pensar en lo que quieren los demás; se usa para expresar desaprobación: She’s a spoiled child who thinks only of herself.Es una niña mimada que solo piensa en sí misma.5be thinking of somebody used to say that you care about and feel sympathy for someone who is in a difficult situationusado para decir que uno se preocupa por alguien que está en una situación difícil y siente simpatía por él: Take care! I’ll be thinking of you.¡Cuídate! Estaré pensando en ti.think something ↔ out phrasal verb to think about all the parts of something carefully before deciding or planning exactly what to dopensar en todas las partes de algo detenidamente antes de decidir o planear exactamente qué hacer: He went for a walk to think things out.Salió a caminar para reflexionar sobre las cosas. The proposal needs to be carefully thought out.La propuesta debe ser elaborada con cuidado.think out what/how/whether etc She had thought out what she was going to say.Había pensado bien lo que iba a decir.think something ↔ over phrasal verb to consider something carefully before making a decisionconsiderar algo detenidamente antes de tomar una decisión: I’ve been thinking over your suggestion.He estado pensando en tu sugerencia. Why don’t you think it over and give me a call in a couple of days?¿Por qué no te lo piensas y me llamas en un par de días? I want some more time to think things over.Quiero más tiempo para pensarlo bien.think something ↔ through phrasal verb to think carefully about the possible results of somethingpensar detenidamente en las posibles consecuencias de algo: The policy has not been thought through properly.La política no ha sido analizada detenidamente. It’s my fault. I didn’t think it through.Es culpa mía. No lo pensé bien. I need time to think things through.Necesito tiempo para reflexionar sobre todo esto.think through what/how People need time to think through what the changes will mean for them.La gente necesita tiempo para reflexionar sobre lo que significarán los cambios para ellos.think something ↔ up phrasal verb to produce a new idea, name etc by thinkingproducir una nueva idea, un nombre, etc. pensando: She was trying to think up an excuse.Intentaba inventarse una excusa. Did you think that up yourself?¿Se te ocurrió eso a ti solo? Who thinks up names for new products?¿Quién inventa los nombres de los nuevos productos?