No. 2,679 in Portuguese
pensando
"Thinking."
In a sentence
Eu estou pensando em ir ao cinema amanhã.
I am thinking about going to the cinema tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'pensando' refers to the act of considering or contemplating an action or idea.
Ela passou o dia inteiro pensando nele.
She spent the entire day thinking about him.
Here, 'pensando' expresses continuous mental focus or reflection directed at a person.
Enquanto caminhava pelo parque, ele estava pensando na vida.
While walking through the park, he was reflecting on life.
In this context, 'pensando' conveys introspection or meditation on life experiences or concepts.
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