I'm thinking about/of

Writer’s Note

Important tip! You want to avoid saying "I’m thinking to" because it is grammatically incorrect.

Example:
❌ "I’m thinking to change my mind" or "I’m thinking to make pasta" are incorrect.
✅ You want to aim for "I’m thinking of" + gerund’ or "I’m thinking about verb+ing".

Both "I’m thinking about" and "I’m thinking of" are used to talk about something you're considering or imagining. They’re often interchangeable, but can feel slightly different in tone:

"I’m thinking about"→ often used for processes or reflections

"I’m thinking of" → often used for specific ideas, plans, or mental images.

Here are a few more fun examples to help you:

"I'm thinking about"

1. I’m thinking about writing a children’s book based on my cat’s daily adventures.
Estoy pensando en escribir un libro infantil basado en las aventuras diarias de mi gato.
2. I’m thinking about what it would be like to live in a treehouse.
Estoy pensando en cómo sería vivir en una casa en el árbol.
3. I’m thinking about starting a podcast where I interview my grandparents.
Estoy pensando en comenzar un podcast en el que entrevisto a mis abuelos.
4. I’m thinking about taking a month off just to explore small towns and sketch them.
Estoy pensando en tomarme un mes libre solo para explorar pueblos pequeños y hacer bocetos de ellos.
5. I’m thinking about how weirdly quiet the world gets at 4 a.m.
Estoy pensando en lo extrañamente silencioso que se vuelve el mundo a las 4 a.m.

"I'm thinking of"

1. I’m thinking of turning my closet into a secret reading nook.
Estoy pensando en convertir mi armario en un rincón de lectura secreto.
2. I’m thinking of naming my bread dough, "Martha".
Estoy pensando en nombrar a mi masa de pan «Martha».
3. I’m thinking of baking something I’ve never tried—like a lavender lemon tart.
Estoy pensando en hornear algo que nunca he intentado—como una tarta de limón con lavanda.
4. I’m thinking of sending handwritten letters instead of texts for a week.
Estoy pensando en enviar cartas escritas a mano en lugar de mensajes de texto por una semana.
5. I’m thinking of creating a short film based entirely on everyday sounds.
Estoy pensando en crear un cortometraje basado completamente en sonidos cotidianos.

Speaking incorrect grammatical sentences will make it harder for the listener to understand what you are trying to say. So make sure you practice out loud, record and listen to your own voice to get comfortable with these expressions.