Thoughts

/θɔːts/

Spanish Translation

pensamientos

Part of Speech

  • noun

Word Forms

  • thought
  • thinking
  • think

Etymology

From Old English *þōht*, *ġeþōht*, from Proto-Germanic *þankijaną*. Related to think.

Del inglés antiguo *þōht*, *ġeþōht*, del protogermánico *þankijaną*. Relacionado con 'think' (pensar).

Meanings

noun

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Una idea u opinión producida por el pensamiento, o que ocurre repentinamente en la mente.

My thoughts were interrupted by a loud noise.

Mis pensamientos fueron interrumpidos por un ruido fuerte.

noun

The process of thinking.

El proceso de pensar.

She gave the matter some thought.

Ella le dio al asunto algo de pensamiento.

Example Sentences

Her thoughts were far away.

Sus pensamientos estaban muy lejos.

What are your thoughts on this?

¿Cuáles son tus pensamientos sobre esto?

I had a sudden thought.

Tuve un pensamiento repentino.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • a train of thought
    un hilo de pensamiento
  • lost in thought
    perdido en sus pensamientos
  • second thoughts
    segundas pensamientos

Idioms

  • a penny for your thoughts
    ¿Qué estás pensando?
  • food for thought
    algo para reflexionar
  • a thought that counts
    la intención es lo que cuenta
  • on second thought
    pensándolo bien
  • thought balloon
    globo de pensamiento

Proverbs

  • Great minds think alike.
    Las grandes mentes piensan igual.
  • A watched pot never boils.
    Una olla vigilada nunca hierve.
  • Look before you leap.
    Mira antes de saltar.
  • Think before you speak.
    Piensa antes de hablar.
  • What goes around comes around.
    El que siembra vientos, recoge tempestades.

Usage Notes

The plural form 'thoughts' usually refers to a collection of ideas or opinions.

La forma plural 'pensamientos' generalmente se refiere a una colección de ideas u opiniones.

Notes for Learners

  • Be careful with the pronunciation of 'th'.

    Ten cuidado con la pronunciación de 'th'.

  • 'Thoughts' is a plural noun, so it usually takes a plural verb.

    'Thoughts' es un sustantivo plural, por lo que generalmente lleva un verbo plural.

  • Pay attention to the context to understand the specific meaning of 'thoughts'.

    Presta atención al contexto para comprender el significado específico de 'thoughts'.

Collocations

  • deep thoughts
    pensamientos profundos
  • fleeting thoughts
    pensamientos fugaces
  • random thoughts
    pensamientos aleatorios

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'thoughts' with 'though'.

    Confundir 'thoughts' con 'though'.

  • Using 'thought' as a plural.

    Usar 'thought' como plural.

  • Incorrectly spelling 'thoughts'.

    Escribir incorrectamente 'thoughts'.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'thoughts' to describe your internal monologue.

    Usa 'thoughts' para describir tu monólogo interno.

  • Try journaling your thoughts to improve mental clarity.

    Intenta escribir tus pensamientos para mejorar la claridad mental.

  • Share your thoughts with others to gain new perspectives.

    Comparte tus pensamientos con otros para obtener nuevas perspectivas.