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Achar vs Pensar

Achar vs Pensar
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In English, you 'think' about what to eat for dinner, and you 'think' the food is delicious. You use the exact same verb for two completely different actions.

In Portuguese, if you use the same verb for both, you will confuse your listener. These are two distinct concepts: one is for mental processing, and the other is for giving an opinion.

This guide explores the difference between 'achar' and 'pensar,' so you never have to guess again.

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