think about

pensare a, riflettere su

Dedicare tempo a riflettere su un argomento, una persona o una situazione per comprenderli.

In inglese semplice: To spend time using your mind to understand a subject, person, or situation.

• I often think about my family.
• She thought about the problem all evening.
• Have you been thinking about our future?

Come si usa: think about someone/something (I often think about my old friends.)

Sinonimi: consider, reflect on, ponder

Espressioni comuni: think about something, think about someone, think about life

considerare, prendere in considerazione

Valutare se fare qualcosa, senza aver ancora deciso.

In inglese semplice: To consider doing something, without having decided yet.

• Think about taking a break.
• We thought about moving closer to school.
• Are you thinking about applying for that job?

Come si usa: think about doing something (We are thinking about buying a smaller car.)

Sinonimi: consider, contemplate

Espressioni comuni: think about moving, think about something, think about leaving