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pensiamo

Pensiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb pensare, meaning to think. It is used to express what a group thinks or to propose an action in an inclusive way, functioning also as the “let’s” form in everyday speech. For example, Pensiamo di andare al cinema stasera means “We are thinking of going to the cinema tonight” or “Let’s go to the cinema tonight.”

Grammar and usage notes

Pensiamo agrees with the subject noi. It can introduce opinions, plans, or considerations, as in Pensiamo che

Etymology

Pensiamo derives from the Italian verb pensare, which in turn originates from Latin pensāre, related to weighing

See also

pensare, Italian verb conjugation, Italian grammar.

sia
una
buona
idea
(“We
think
it
is
a
good
idea”).
It
is
common
in
conversational
Italian
to
use
Pensiamo
di
+
infinitive
to
indicate
intention
or
a
proposed
course
of
action,
e.g.,
Pensiamo
di
fare
una
passeggiata.
The
form
is
versatile
and
appears
in
both
informal
and
formal
contexts
when
addressing
a
group.
or
weighing
out
thoughts.
The
semantic
shift
from
“weighing”
to
“thinking”
reflects
the
ancient
sense
of
considering
options
before
deciding.