No. 739 in Italian
penso
"I think."
In a sentence
Penso che sia una buona idea.
I think it's a good idea.
In this case, 'penso' is used to express personal opinion or belief about a subject, often leading a subjunctive clause.
Ogni mattina penso ai miei sogni.
Every morning I think about my dreams.
Here, 'penso' refers to dedicating mental attention or reflection on something, often followed by 'a' or 'su.'
Quando vedo la neve, penso al Natale.
When I see snow, I think of Christmas.
In this usage, 'penso' denotes a mental association or automatic thought triggered by an experience.
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