This is the 3513th most frequent Portuguese word.
penso
"Penso" in English means "bandage" or "I think," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'penso' is used as a verb ('to think') indicating an opinion or belief.
Eu penso que será um bom dia.
I think it will be a good day.
Here, 'penso' refers to a noun meaning 'bandage' as an object for covering wounds.
Preciso comprar um penso para o machucado.
I need to buy a bandage for the wound.
In this context, 'penso' is again a verb ('to think') indicating the act of contemplating or considering ideas.