estaba pensando que

I was thinking that

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phrase Rare #24,930
I was thinking that Used to introduce an idea or suggestion gently. Imperfect tense often softens the statement.
SP: Estaba pensando que podríamos salir temprano.
EN: I was thinking that we could leave early.

Estaba pensando que debes sentirte mal.

I was thinking you must be feeling bad.

— स्वदेस (2004)

Estaba pensando que yo también podría ir.

I was thinking that I could go too.

— Dangal (2016)

Y estaba pensando que, a lo mejor, yo podría ayudarte.

And I was thinking that maybe I could help you.

— Astérix y Obélix: Misión Cleopatra (2002)

Estaba pensando que podíamos ir al cine después.

I was thinking we could go to the movies afterwards.

— Una cuestión de tiempo (2013)

Oye, estaba pensando que podríamos salir.

Hey, I was thinking we could go out.

— La asistenta (2025)

Estaba pensando que creo que deberíamos formar nuestro propio grupo, chicos.

I was thinking that I think we should form our own group, guys.

— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)

Estaba pensando que tal vez Mexico no es lo que queremos.

I was thinking that maybe Mexico isn't what we want.

— Mother Night (1996)

Ya estaba pensando que todo había sido un sueño.

I was already thinking that it had all been a dream.

— Suzume (2022)

Estaba pensando que podríamos poner algunas trampas.

I was thinking we could set some traps.

— Ne Zha (2019)

Estaba pensando que quería pedirte una prueba.

I was thinking I wanted to ask you for a test.

— Diarios de motocicleta (2004)