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"Nosotros" is a pronoun which is often translated as "we", and "pensar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to think". Learn more about the difference between "nosotros" and "pensar" below.
nosotros(
noh
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soh
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trohs
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
c. ourselves (after prepositions)
Repartimos el botín entre nosotros.We distributed the loot among ourselves.
nosotras
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
c. ourselves (used after a preposition or for emphasis)
Creo que es prudente que mantengamos este secreto entre nosotras por ahora.I think it's prudent for us to keep this secret between ourselves for now.
Si no nos quieren ayudar a construir el castillo de arena, no hay problema. Lo haremos nosotras. No necesitamos de su ayuda.If you don't want to help us build our sandcastle, it's fine. We'll do it ourselves. We don't need your help.
pensar(
pehn
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to reflect)
2. (to believe)
pensarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to think of oneself as
Ella se piensa la hija preferida de la familia.She thinks of herself as the family's favorite child.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to think
¿Vas a aceptar la oferta? - No sé; tendré que pensármelo.Are you going to accept the offer? - I don't know; I'll have to think about it.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Le dije que sí sin pensármelo dos veces.I agreed without giving it a second thought.
Tendrás que pensártelo, ¿no? No tienes porque decidirte ya.You'll have to think it over, won't you? You don't have to decide yet.
6. (to believe)
