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"In" is a form of "in", a preposition which is often translated as "en". "Think about" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "pensar en". Learn more about the difference between "think about" and "in" below.
think about(
thihngk
uh
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baut
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. pensar en
I was thinking about the time we went to the Eiffel Tower.Pensaba en la vez que fuimos a la Torre Eiffel.
a. pensar
Let me think about it for a day, and then I'll let you know my decision.Déjeme pensarlo un día, y luego le hago saber mi decisión.
b. reflexionar sobre
I was thinking about your proposal, and I think it's a good idea.Estaba reflexionando sobre tu propuesta y me parece una buena idea.
c. tener en cuenta
This would save money now, but we have to think about the long term.Esto nos ahorraría dinero ahora, pero tenemos que tener en cuenta el largo plazo.
in(
ihn
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. en
Does this dress come in red?Este vestido, ¿está disponible en rojo?
Try introducing yourself in Spanish.Intenta presentarte en español.
a. de
Lionel Messi is, without a doubt, the best soccer player in the world.Lionel Messi es, sin duda, el mejor futbolista del mundo.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Four people in five preferred the first brand of soda.Cuatro de cada cinco personas prefirieron la primera marca de refresco.
The wedding party should come down the aisle in twos.El cortejo nupcial debe caminar por el pasillo de dos en dos.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
8. (inside)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Am I going to stand out here all day, or are you going to invite me in?¿Me voy a quedar parado aquí afuera el día entero, o me vas a invitar a pasar?
The dog won't come in until they open the door.El perro no entrará hasta que abran la puerta.
10. (present)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm afraid the doctor isn't in today.Me temo que el doctor no se encuentra hoy.
Is Denise in? I'd like to speak with her.¿Está Denise? Me gustaría hablar con ella.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
12. (connection)
a. la palanca (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He only got the job because his dad has an in with the company.Solo consiguió el puesto porque su papá tiene palanca dentro de la empresa.
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
13. (inch or inches)
a. pulgada (singular)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
1 in equals 25.40 mm.1 pulgada equivale a 25.40 mm.
