Meaning
thought
- idea
- worry
In a sentence
Ho avuto un brutto pensiero tutta la notte.
I had a bad thought all night.
Che pensiero ti passa per la testa?
What thought is going through your head?
Non è solo un pensiero, voglio farlo davvero.
It’s not just a thought, I really want to do it.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pensiero | masculine · singular |
| pensieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'pensiero' for abstract thoughts or ideas; 'idea' is more concrete (e.g., 'Ho un'idea!' = 'I have an idea!').
- In negative contexts, 'pensiero' often means 'worry' (e.g., 'Non darti pensiero' = 'Don’t worry').
- No plural form for 'worry' sense; use 'preoccupazioni' instead (e.g., 'Ho molte preoccupazioni').