considerable
“considerable” means “considerable” in Spanish (meaning large in size, amount, or importance).
considerable
Also: significant, sizeable
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Tengo una cantidad considerable de tarea hoy.
A2I have a considerable amount of homework today.
El retraso en el aeropuerto fue considerable.
B1The delay at the airport was significant.
La empresa invirtió una suma considerable de dinero.
B2The company invested a sizeable sum of money.
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Quick Quiz: considerable
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Which of these phrases means 'a significant amount'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'considerabilis', which comes from 'considerare'. This root originally meant 'to observe the stars closely' (sidus/sideris means star), which evolved into the idea of looking at something with great care.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'considerable' formal?
It is slightly more formal than 'mucho' or 'grande,' but it is perfectly normal to use it in daily life to describe anything from a traffic jam to a bank account.
What is the difference between 'considerable' and 'importante'?
While often interchangeable, 'considerable' focuses more on the physical size or quantity, whereas 'importante' focuses more on the value or consequence.
Can I use it for people?
Generally, no. We use 'considerable' for amounts, sizes, and abstract things (like time or effort). If you want to say a person is 'significant' in your life, you would use 'importante'.