pensar que

to think that

→ pensar
phrase Extremely common #122
to think that Used to introduce a clause expressing an opinion, belief, or assumption. In many sentences, English may omit 'that,' as in 'I think it's true.'
SP: Debes pensar que esto es gracioso.
EN: You must think that this is funny.

Estoy empezando a pensar que te gusta estar conmigo.

I'm starting to think you like being with me.

Me inclino a pensar que su amnesia es genuina.

I'm inclined to think that his amnesia is genuine.

— Núremberg (2025)

Van a pensar que fue el colesterol.

They're going to think it was the cholesterol.

— Relatos salvajes (2014)

Supone mucho al pensar que son bienvenidos.

It means a lot to think that they are welcome.

— Atlantis: El imperio perdido (2001)

Nos hizo pensar que era un buen hombre.

He made us think he was a good man.

Podrías pensar que los animales pueden dormir en cualquier posición.

You might think that animals can sleep in any position.

Me gustaría pensar que sí.

I'd like to think so.

No somos los únicos en pensar que es inocente.

We are not the only ones who think he is innocent.

No puedo evitar pensar que estás en un error.

I can’t help thinking that you’re mistaken.

Podrás pensar que eres un chef, pero sigues siendo sólo una rata.

You may think you're a chef, but you're still just a rat.

— Ratatouille (2007)

He de pensar que el próximo será mi último mes aquí.

I have to consider that the next one will be my last month here.

— El hoyo (2019)

Ellos deben pensar que la victoria fue suya.

They must think that the victory was theirs.

Va a pensar que, en algún momento, te trajimos aquí y hablamos contigo.

He's going to think that, at some point, we brought you here and talked to you.

— American Gangster (2007)

Debes pensar que se trata de una broma absurda.

You have to think of it as an absurd joke.

— Amores perros (2000)

Es un error pensar que los hombres son superiores a las mujeres.

It is a mistake to think that men are superior to women.

No hay razón para pensar que nos han descubierto, así que calma.

There's no reason to think we've been discovered, so stay calm.

— Un lugar en ninguna parte (1988)

Pensar que echó por la borda esta fortuna.

To think that he threw away this fortune.

— El manantial de las colinas (1986)

No deben pensar que conmigo es fácil conseguir el doctorado.

They shouldn't think that getting a doctorate with me is easy.

— La vida de los otros (2006)

Puede pensar que es el Jardín del Edén.

You might think it's the Garden of Eden.

Ella no podía dejar de pensar que la salud es importante.

She couldn't stop thinking that health is important.

Van a pensar que te traes algo.

They're going to think you're up to something.

Y pensar que debía estar yo en su lugar.

And to think that I was supposed to be in his place.

— El brazo de brillantes (1969)

No podía sino pensar que había muerto.

I could only think that he had died.

Su tono me llevó a pensar que ya lo sabía.

His tone led me to believe that he already knew.

No, el misterio es por qué los rusos debe pensar que eres un gran premio.

No, the mystery is why the Russians must think you're a grand prize.

— Mother Night (1996)

Qué ingenuo he sido al pensar que habíamos cambiado.

How naive I was to think we had changed.

— Ágora (2009)

No puedo evitar pensar que mi padre sigue con vida.

I can't help thinking that my father is still alive.

Debes pensar que es una casa extraña.

You must think it's a strange house.

— El recuerdo de Marnie (2014)

Debes pensar que soy idiota.

You must think I'm an idiot.

— Uno de los nuestros (1990)

Usted debe pensar que soy un tarado, ¿no?

You must think I'm an idiot, right?

— El secreto de sus ojos (2009)

Menudo idiota debe pensar que soy.

What an idiot he must think I am.

— Perdición (1944)

Pero para ti, podrías pensar que es anticuado.

But for you, you might think it's outdated.

— Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Solías pensar que lo era.

You used to think I was.

Deben pensar que esto es cómico.

They must think this is funny.

Y pensar que todo el tiempo, era su copa la que estaba envenenada.

And to think that all along, it was her cup that was poisoned.

— La princesa prometida (1987)

Me gustaría pensar que sí, pero probablemente no.

I'd like to think so, but probably not.

— TRON: Ares (2025)

Es extraño pensar que mis palabras compraron esta casa.

It's strange to think that my words bought this house.

— La increíble historia de David Copperfield (2019)

Puedes pensar que es gracioso, pero estoy orgulloso de ello.

You might think it's funny, but I'm proud of it.

— Haz lo que debas (1989)

Debes pensar que esto es muy peculiar.

You must think this is very peculiar.

— La increíble historia de David Copperfield (2019)

Temo que ellos vayan a pensar que soy estúpido.

I'm afraid they're going to think I'm stupid.

Pensar que Joao no puede ser enterrado en un cementerio.

To think that Joao cannot be buried in a cemetery.

— O Auto da Compadecida (2000)

Quiere hacernos pensar que su hermano no era un asesino.

He wants us to believe that his brother was not a murderer.

— Sin piedad (2026)

Quiero pensar que sí.

I want to think so.

— A Silent Voice (2016)

Nadie es tan viejo como para no pensar que puede vivir un año.

Nobody is so old that they don't think they can live another year.

Esto fue lo que me hizo pensar que podías estar en el silo.

This is what made me think you might be in the silo.

— El recuerdo de Marnie (2014)

Van a pensar que hice algo mal.

They're going to think I did something wrong.

— La cinta blanca (2009)

Me equivoqué al pensar que éramos amigos.

I was wrong to think we were friends.

— Perfectos desconocidos (2016)

Y pensar que algunas mujeres se aburren en la Policía.

And to think that some women get bored in the police force.

— La diva (1981)

Cuando dices algo así, me haces pensar que ya no me amas.

When you say something like that, it makes me think you don't love me anymore.

— Control (2007)

La gente va a pensar que vienen de China.

People are going to think they're from China.

— Madre (Madeo) (2009)

Debe pensar que esto es divertido.

You must think this is funny.

Me gusta pensar que sí.

I like to think so.

No puedo evitar pensar que mi hijo está aún vivo.

I can't help but think that my son is still alive.

Y nosotros les dejamos pensar que no nos gusta.

And we let them think we don't like it.

Y empiezo a pensar que tenías razón.

And I'm starting to think you were right.

— Ahora me ves 3 (2025)

Debes pensar que somos unos malditos payasos.

You must think we're a bunch of damn clowns.

— The Chaser (2008)

Honestamente, comienzo a pensar que vivimos en una farsa.

Honestly, I'm starting to think we're living in a farce.

— Bugonia (2025)

Él se equivocaba al pensar que ella vendría a verle.

He was mistaken in thinking that she would come to see him.

Empiezan a pensar que no vendrán.

They're starting to think they won't come.

— Los siete samuráis (1954)

Pensar que estás en E.U.A.

Thinking you're in the U.S.A.

Ellos me hacen pensar que estoy usando la talla más pequeña.

They make me think I’m wearing the smallest size.

Cómo puedes pensar que sea ella?

How can you think it could be her?

— No se lo digas a nadie (2006)

Qué tonto al pensar que podrias enamorarte de alguien como yo.

How foolish of me to think you could fall in love with someone like me.

— Moulin Rouge (2001)

Alguno de ustedes puede pensar que el gancho está cortado.

Some of you might think the hook is cut.

— La strada (1954)

El Senado no debe pensar que los científicos no lo apoyan a usted.

The Senate must not think that scientists do not support you.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Debería pensar que tienes razón.

I should think you're right.

Según te haces mayor empiezas a pensar que la salud es lo más importante.

As you get older, you start to think that health is the most important thing.

Ella parece pensar que esto es carta blanca.

She seems to think this is a free pass.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

No pudimos evitar pensar que estaba muerto.

We couldn't help but think he was dead.

Llego a pensar que todo eso fue una pérdida de tiempo.

I came to think that all of that was a waste of time.

Y pensar que esto me hacía sentir muy mal.

And to think this used to make me feel really bad.

— Eternity (2025)

Me gustaría pensar que Tom es un amigo.

I’d like to think Tom is a friend.

Me da pereza pensar que esto ya va a terminar.

I dread the thought that this is coming to an end.

— A primera vista (2014)

Debes pensar que esto es gracioso.

You must think this is funny.

Debo pensar que algunos pájaros no son para vivir enjaulados.

I have to think that some birds aren't meant to live caged.

— Cadena perpetua (1994)

Estoy orgulloso de pensar que aún no he llegado nunca tarde al colegio.

I’m proud to think that I’ve never been late to school.