Hola,
Are there particular differences in using estar por vs pensar in expressing intention to do something?
'Estoy por comer helado.'
'Pienso comer helado.'
Gracias
Pensar vs Estar por
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BenhurKwiziq community member
Pensar vs Estar por
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using Estar por + infinitive to express feeling tempted/having the intention to do something (perífrasis verbal)"
Asked 3 years ago
Hola Benhur
They are very similar, but when we use "estoy por" it's more about expressing that you feel tempted to do something, but it doesn't mean that you are definitely going to go for it (you may change your mind) however when we use "pensar + infinitive" we are talking about something that has been decided completely and will be done.
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