no pensé que

I didn't think that

→ no

phrase Common #4,389

I didn't think that Introduces something that the speaker did not expect or believe. It is commonly followed by the subjunctive, though the conditional or another tense may also appear depending on the meaning.

SP: No pensé que llegarías tan temprano.

EN: I didn't think you would arrive so early.

No pensé que Tom fuera tan gordo.

I didn't think Tom was that fat.

No pensé que esto me pasaría a mí pero he perdido la distancia.

I didn't think this would happen to me, but I've lost my sense of distance.

— System crasher (2019)

No pensé que habría alguien abajo.

I didn't think there would be anyone downstairs.

— La asistenta (2025)

No pensé que lo volvería a ver.

I didn't think I would see him again.

— Ip Man (2008)

No pensé que tuviéramos que hacer nada más.

I didn’t think we had to do anything else.

No pensé que volvería a verte jamás.

I never thought I'd see you again.

— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)

No pensé que Tom estaría aquí.

I didn't think Tom would be here.

No pensé que era tan malo.

I didn’t think it was that bad.

No pensé que fuera a doler tanto.

I didn't think it was going to hurt so much.

— Pillion (2025)

No pensé que vendrías a mi fiesta.

I didn’t think you’d come to my party.

Honestamente, no pensé que Tom estaría aquí.

Honestly, I didn't think Tom would be here.

No pensé que Tom fuera tan fiable.

I didn’t think Tom was so reliable.

No pensé que fueras capaz de esto.

I didn't think you were capable of this.

— Un simple accidente (2025)

No pensé que lo harías.

I didn't think you would.

No pensé que tuvieras un piano.

I didn't think you had a piano.

— Pillion (2025)

No pensé que volvería a cocinar para un hombre.

I never thought I’d cook for a man again.

— El maquinista (2004)

No pensé que Tom quisiera volver a verme.

I didn’t think Tom would want to see me again.

No pensé que estuvieran interesados en rifles Mosin.

I didn't think they'd be interested in Mosin rifles.

— Hermano 2 (2000)

Y yo no pensé que fuera posible.

And I didn't think it was possible.

— The Smashing Machine (2025)

No pensé que iba a ser tan cansado.

I didn't think it was going to be so tiring.

— El gatopardo (1963)

No pensé que vendría.

I didn't think he would come.

— Deseando amar (2000)

No pensé que él vendría.

I didn't think he would come.

No pensé que Tom extrañaría tanto la casa.

I didn't think Tom would miss home so much.

No pensé que estarían aquí, lejos de la costa.

I didn't think they would be here, so far from the coast.

— TÁR (2022)

No pensé que fuera tu asiento.

I didn't think it was your seat.

No pensé que lo harían.

I didn't think they would.

Realmente no pensé que Tom pudiera hacer eso.

I really didn't think Tom could do that.

No pensé que vendrías.

I didn't think you'd come.