I think that... (reasoned opinion)
Pienso que + clause (indicative)
| Pienso que deberíamos hablar con él. | I think we should talk to him. |
| Pienso que es la mejor opción. | I think it's the best option. |
| Pienso que todos merecen una oportunidad. | I think everyone deserves a chance. |
| Yo pienso que no es tan sencillo. | I think it's not that simple. |
| Pienso que el plan puede funcionar. | I think the plan can work. |
Pienso que... _____
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❌ Pienso que te quiero. (a feeling, not a reasoned opinion)
✅ Creo que te quiero.
"Pensar que" suits reasoned opinions and arguments; for feelings or beliefs, "creer que" sounds more natural than "pensar que".