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to think
01
achar, pensar
to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing
Transitive: to think that
Example
He thinks that the restaurant serves the best pizza in town.
Ele acha que o restaurante serve a melhor pizza da cidade.
I do n't think that she's being honest about her intentions.
Eu não acho que ela esteja sendo honesta sobre suas intenções.
1.1
pensar, achar
used in speech to make what one says sound more polite or less certain
Transitive: to think that
Example
Do you think it would be possible to turn down the volume a bit?
Você acha que seria possível diminuir um pouco o volume?
I do n't think I have enough experience for that position, but I'm willing to learn.
Acho que não tenho experiência suficiente para essa posição, mas estou disposto a aprender.
1.2
acha, pensa
used in questions for showing one's surprise or anger
Example
What do you think you're doing, driving so recklessly?
O que você acha que está fazendo, dirigindo tão imprudentemente?
Where do you think you're going, dressed like that?
Aonde você acha que vai, vestido assim?
02
pensar, refletir
to use your mind to understand something, solve a problem, make a decision, etc. or to use it to consider someone or something
Intransitive: to think about sth | to think of sth
Example
He could n't think of a good answer to the question.
Ele não conseguiu refletir sobre uma boa resposta para a pergunta.
I need some time to think about whether I want to accept the job offer.
Eu preciso de um tempo para refletir se quero aceitar a oferta de trabalho.
2.1
pensar, recordar
to recall something or have ideas or words come into one's mind
Intransitive: to think of sth
Example
As soon as I walked into the room, I thought of my childhood home because it had a similar smell.
Assim que entrei na sala, me lembrei da minha casa de infância porque tinha um cheiro semelhante.
I ca n't think of his name right now, but I know he's a famous actor.
Neste momento, não consigo recordar o nome dele, mas sei que é um ator famoso.
2.2
pensar, refletir
to adopt a certain mentality
Intransitive: to think in a specific manner
Example
He thinks independently and does not conform to societal norms or expectations.
Ele pensa de forma independente e não se conforma com as normas ou expectativas sociais.
He thinks like a detective and is skilled at gathering and analyzing information to solve problems.
Ele pensa como um detetive e é habilidoso em reunir e analisar informações para resolver problemas.
2.3
pensar, imaginar
to imagine, expect, or intend something
Intransitive
Transitive: to think that
Example
I never thought I'd be able to run a marathon, but I did it.
I think I'll go for a walk to clear my head.
03
pensar, refletir
to have ideas, images, or words pass through the mind
Transitive: to think sth
Intransitive: to think about sth
Example
I was just thinking how much I enjoy the walk here.
Eu estava apenas pensando em quanto eu gosto da caminhada até aqui.
I often think about my childhood when I hear that song.
Eu costumo refletir sobre minha infância quando ouço essa canção.
Think
01
pensamento, reflexão
an instance of deliberate thinking
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