Use of an infinitive with the verb pensar

Gramática
The verb pensar (to think) is conjugated like the verb querer.
Is is an "e to ie stem-changing verb".

When followed by an infinitive, pensar is used to indicate plans or intentions.

Examples:

Pensamos salir mañana. We intend to leave tomorrow.
Pienso estudiar medicina. - I plan to study medicine.

Forms of the verb pensar


yo	pienso	(I think)	nosotros (as)	pensamos	(we think)
tú	piensas	(you think)	vosotros (as)	pensáis	(you all think)
Ud./él/ella	piensa	(you think, he/she thinks)	Uds./ellos/ellas	piensan	(you want, they think)

Sentences with pensar
Nosotros pensamos viajar a Italia. - We are intending to travel to Italy.
Pensamos ir al teatro. - We are planning on going to the theater.
Él piensa comer ensalada. - He is thinking of eating salad.
Ella piensa caminar los domingos. - She is planning on walking on Sundays.
¿Cuándo piensan salir? - When are you planning on leaving?
Pensamos salir dentro de quince días. - We intend to leave in 15 days.
¿Piensas viajar? - Are you planning to travel?
Pienso viajar a Venezuela. - I intend to travel to Venezuela.
¿Cuándo piensa regresar? - When do you plan to be back?
Yo pienso salir a las 6:00 AM. - I'm thinking of leaving at 6:00 AM.

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Notes for the Tutor

The student should practice conjugating the verb to memorize the forms and practice saying the sentences to improve pronunciation.
Suggested Homework:The student should make sentences to practice the verb's usage following the pattern above.