think

pensare, credere

Ritenere che qualcosa sia vero o probabile, anche senza esserne sicuri.

In inglese semplice: To believe that something is true or likely, even if you are not certain.

• I think she is tired.
• Do you think it will rain?
• We thought the shop was closed.

Come si usa: think (that)… (I think we need a bigger table.); think someone/something is… (She thinks the answer is wrong.)

Sinonimi: believe, suppose, reckon

Espressioni comuni: think so, think something is, think that

pensare, riflettere

Usare la mente per valutare qualcosa o cercare di capirlo.

In inglese semplice: To use your mind to consider something or try to understand it.

• Let me think.
• She thought carefully about the problem.
• What are you thinking about?

Come si usa: think about someone/something (I need to think about your offer.); think of someone/something (Try to think of a solution.)

Sinonimi: consider, reflect, ponder

Espressioni comuni: think about something, think carefully, think things through

pensare, dirsi

Formulare parole o idee nella propria mente senza pronunciarle.

In inglese semplice: To form words or ideas in your mind without speaking.

• I thought, “This is easy.”
• She smiled and thought about how lucky she was.
• “Where is everyone?” he was thinking.

Come si usa: think to oneself (He thought to himself, “I can do this.”)

Sinonimi: say to oneself

Espressioni comuni: think to yourself, think silently, think these words

pensare

Si usa per esprimere una proposta o una richiesta in modo meno diretto.

In inglese semplice: Used to make a suggestion or request sound less direct.

• I think we should leave.
• I was thinking we could eat outside.
• Do you think you could help me?

Come si usa: think we could/should + verb (I think we could try a different route.); Do you think you could + verb? (Do you think you could close the window?)

Espressioni comuni: think we could, think you should, think you might

ricordarsi di, pensare di

Ricordarsi di fare qualcosa o averne l’idea quando serve.

In inglese semplice: To remember or have the idea to do something when it is needed.

• I didn’t think to ask.
• Did anyone think to bring a map?
• She thought to check the door before leaving.

Come si usa: think to do something (Nobody thought to turn off the lights.)

Sinonimi: remember

Contrari: forget

Espressioni comuni: think to ask, think to check, think to bring

riflessione

Breve periodo dedicato a riflettere prima di decidere cosa fare.

In inglese semplice: A short period spent considering something before deciding what to do.

• I’ll have a think.
• Have a think about my offer.
• After a good think, she decided to stay.

Come si usa: have a think about something (Let me have a think about the price.)

Sinonimi: reflection, consideration

Espressioni comuni: have a think, a good think, think about something, a long think