Meaning
A expressão "I'm thinking about/of" em inglês é utilizada para indicar que alguém está considerando ou refletindo sobre algo. Em português, pode ser traduzida como "Estou pensando sobre" ou "Estou pensando em". Esta expressão é bastante comum em situações cotidianas quando você deseja comunicar que está ponderando uma ideia, decisão ou plano.
Por exemplo, se alguém pergunta sobre seus planos para o fim de semana, você pode responder: "I'm thinking about going to the beach", que significa "Estou pensando em ir à praia". Aqui, você está compartilhando que está considerando essa possibilidade, mas ainda não tomou uma decisão final.
É importante notar que "about" e "of" podem ser usados de forma intercambiável com essa expressão, embora "about" seja mais comum no inglês americano. Ambos transmitem a ideia de que você está refletindo ou considerando algo. Use "I'm thinking about/of" para expressar seus pensamentos de maneira clara e natural em inglês.
Today's Sentences
- I'm thinking about quitting my job.
- I'm thinking about buying a new car.
- I'm thinking about proposing to my girlfriend.
- I'm thinking about moving to France.
- I'm thinking about getting a tattoo.
- Writer's Note
01
I'm thinking of quitting my job.
Situation 1
Are you stressed?
Yes, work is getting to me.
Is everything ok?
I’m thinking of quitting my job.
Situation 2
I’m thinking of quitting my job.
Oh no. Did something happen at work?
Not really but I do hate my boss.
I understand.
02
I'm thinking about buying a new car.
Situation
I’m thinking about buying a new car.
That’s great!
Have you narrowed down a few models?
Você já reduziu para alguns modelos?
Not yet.
I can't afford to spend too much.
Não posso gastar muito.
I understand. It’s a huge investment.
03
I'm thinking about proposing to my girlfriend.
Situation
How’s your relationship going?
Great!
I’m thinking about proposing to my girlfriend.
Estou pensando em pedir minha namorada em casamento.
Really?
Things must be going well.
As coisas devem estar indo bem.
They are! I’m happy.
04
I'm thinking about moving to France.
Situation 1
How have you been?
Anything new?
Algo novo?
Good.
I’m thinking about moving to France.
Estou pensando em me mudar para a França.
Really?
Why France?
Por que França?
There’s so much history there and I love the culture.
Situation 2
I’m thinking of moving to France.
Oh, what part of France?
I’d love to live in Paris.
I guess you could start with looking for possible jobs.
05
I'm thinking about getting a tattoo.
Situation 1
What do you think about body art?
You mean getting a tattoo?
Yea, I’m thinking about getting a tattoo.
I’m all for self-expression.
Go for it!
Vá em frente!
Situation 2
I’m thinking of getting a tattoo.
Do you have a design?
I did some searching online for designs.
Do you know any artists?
Você conhece algum artista?
Actually,
one of my good friends is a tattoo artist.
um dos meus bons amigos é tatuador.
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".
❌ "I’m thinking to change my mind" ou "I’m thinking to make pasta" estão incorretos.
✅ Você deve usar "I’m thinking of" + gerúndio ou "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"
- I’m thinking about writing a children’s book based on my cat’s daily adventures.
- I’m thinking about what it would be like to live in a treehouse.
- I’m thinking about starting a podcast where I interview my grandparents.
- I’m thinking about taking a month off just to explore small towns and sketch them.
- I’m thinking about how weirdly quiet the world gets at 4 a.m.
"I'm thinking of"
- I’m thinking of turning my closet into a secret reading nook.
- I’m thinking of naming my bread dough, "Martha".
- I’m thinking of baking something I’ve never tried—like a lavender lemon tart.
- I’m thinking of sending handwritten letters instead of texts for a week.
- I’m thinking of creating a short film based entirely on everyday sounds.
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.