think about(
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)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.).
transitive verb phrase
1. (to have in one's mind)
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.
2. (to have an opinion of)
3. (to consider)
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.
think about
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.).
transitive verb phrase
1. (in general)
a. pensar en
to t about doing somethingpensar en hacer algo
it's quite cheap when you t about itsi lo piensas bien, sale bastante barato
I'll t about itme lo pensaré
that will give them something to t abouteso les hará reflexionar
I'd t twice about that, if I were youyo, en tu lugar, me lo pensaría dos veces
2. (take into account)
a. tener en cuenta
I've got my family to t aboutdebo tener en cuenta a mi familia
3. (have opinion about)
a. opinar de, pensar de
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