This is the 7683rd most frequent Portuguese word.
pensei
" Pensei" means "I thought."
Here, 'pensei' conveys a deliberative and reflective process regarding a choice.
Pensei muito antes de tomar a decisão.
I thought a lot before making the decision.
Here, 'pensei' is used to express a past thought or expectation regarding an event.
Pensei que você fosse chegar mais cedo.
I thought you were going to arrive earlier.
In this sentence, 'pensei' indicates a momentary reflection or idea triggered by an observation.