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Pensar Present Practice

Pensar (to think) in the present: 14 free exercises with an explanation after every answer, plus the full conjugation table.

14 exercisesStem-changing e→ieA1 – A2 level
IWhat to watch for

Pensar is the textbook e→ie stem-changing verb: the stressed e becomes ie in pienso, piensas, piensa and piensan, while pensamos and pensáis keep the original e. The classic mistake is writing 'piensamos' — when the stress falls on the ending, there is no diphthong.

Watch the prepositions too: pensar en means to think about someone or something, pensar de asks for an opinion, and pensar + infinitive means to plan to do something. Several exercises below test exactly these patterns.

IIConjugation
pensarPresent
yo
pienso
piensas
él / ella / usted
piensa
nosotros
pensamos
vosotros
pensáis
ellos / ustedes
piensan
e→ie in the present (pienso) and subjunctive; fully regular preterite, imperfect, and future.
IIIPractice exercises

Practice.

Answer first, then read the explanation. Don't skip it — that's the whole point.

Exercise 01 of 14Tag: Stem change
Fill in the blank

Hoy _____ mucho en mi abuela porque es su cumpleaños. (pensar)

Today I'm thinking a lot about my grandmother because it's her birthday.

Exercise 02 of 14Tag: Pensar + infinitive
Fill in the blank

¿Qué _____ hacer este fin de semana, Andrés? (pensar)

What are you planning to do this weekend, Andrés?

Exercise 03 of 14Tag: Stem change
Fill in the blank

Marisol _____ que el examen de mañana será fácil. (pensar)

Marisol thinks tomorrow's exam will be easy.

Exercise 04 of 14Tag: Nosotros keeps e
Fill in the blank

Este año nosotros _____ viajar a Oaxaca en diciembre. (pensar)

This year we're planning to travel to Oaxaca in December.

Exercise 05 of 14Tag: Ellos form
Fill in the blank

Mis papás _____ que estudio demasiado. (pensar)

My parents think I study too much.

Exercise 06 of 14Tag: Pensar en
Fill in the blank

Cuando escucho esa canción, _____ en mis años de universidad. (pensar)

When I hear that song, I think about my university years.

Exercise 07 of 14Tag: Tú form
Fill in the blank

_____ demasiado en el trabajo; necesitas descansar un poco. (pensar)

You think about work too much; you need to rest a little.

Exercise 08 of 14Tag: Pensar + infinitive
Fill in the blank

Mi jefa _____ abrir otra tienda en Guadalajara este año. (pensar)

My boss is planning to open another store in Guadalajara this year.

Exercise 09 of 14Tag: Nosotros keeps e
Fill in the blank

Elena y yo _____ mucho en nuestro futuro juntos. (pensar)

Elena and I think a lot about our future together.

Exercise 10 of 14Tag: Ellos form
Fill in the blank

Los científicos _____ que este invierno será muy frío. (pensar)

Scientists think this winter will be very cold.

Exercise 11 of 14Tag: Yo form
Fill in the blank

Ahora _____ pedir un aumento; ya llevo tres años aquí. (pensar)

Now I'm planning to ask for a raise; I've been here three years already.

Exercise 12 of 14Tag: Pensar en
Fill in the blank

¿Todavía _____ en Diego o ya lo olvidaste? (pensar)

Do you still think about Diego, or have you already forgotten him?

Exercise 13 of 14Tag: Usted form
Fill in the blank

Usted _____ igual que mi padre sobre la política. (pensar)

You think the same way as my father about politics.

Exercise 14 of 14Tag: Pensar de
Fill in the blank

¿Ustedes qué _____ del nuevo restaurante peruano? (pensar)

What do you all think of the new Peruvian restaurant?

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