we thought

pensamos

pensábamos

we thought

phrase

1. (short or defined period of time)

a. pensamos

We thought about it but decided we weren't ready to get married.

Lo pensamos pero decidimos que no estábamos preparados para casarnos.

b. pensamos que (before a verb phrase)

We thought they'd be joining us for the holidays this year, but they've decided to stay home.

Pensamos que vendrían a celebrar las Navidades con nosotros este año, pero decidieron quedarse en casa.

2. (long or undefined period of time))

a. pensábamos

They said they weren't actively avoiding us, but that's what we thought.

Dijeron que no nos evitaban a propósito, pero eso es lo que pensábamos.

b. pensábamos que (before a verb phrase)

We thought we were untouchable back in those days.

Pensábamos que éramos intocables en aquellos días.