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consideración

/con-see-deh-rah-see-OHN/

consideration

A person offering their umbrella to someone else in the rain.

Showing consideration by being thoughtful and kind toward others.

consideración(noun)

fB1

consideration

?

being thoughtful toward others

Also:

respect

?

showing kindness or politeness

,

thoughtfulness

?

thinking about someone else's feelings

📝 In Action

Ten un poco de consideración con tus vecinos y no hagas ruido.

B1

Have a little consideration for your neighbors and don't make noise.

Ella siempre actúa con mucha consideración hacia los demás.

B1

She always acts with a lot of thoughtfulness toward others.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • respeto (respect)
  • atención (attention/care)

Antonyms

  • desconsideración (thoughtlessness)
  • indiferencia (indifference)

Common Collocations

  • tener consideración – to be considerate/to show respect
  • por consideración a – out of consideration for

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong preposition

Mistake: "consideración para alguien"

Correction: consideración con/hacia alguien

⭐ Usage Tips

Be Polite

Use this word when you want to ask someone to be more mindful of others without sounding too aggressive.

A person sitting on a park bench looking thoughtfully at a small seedling in a pot.

The act of giving something careful consideration and thought.

consideración(noun)

fB2

consideration

?

the act of thinking about something carefully

Also:

analysis

?

studying a situation before making a choice

,

esteem

?

high regard or status

📝 In Action

Tomaremos su propuesta en consideración para el próximo proyecto.

B2

We will take your proposal into consideration for the next project.

Es un profesional de gran consideración en este hospital.

C1

He is a professional of high regard in this hospital.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reflexión (reflection/thought)
  • examen (examination/study)

Common Collocations

  • tomar en consideración – to take into account
  • bajo consideración – under consideration

💡 Grammar Points

Action vs. Feeling

This version of the word describes the mental act of weighing options rather than just being 'nice'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Professional phrasing

Using 'tomar en consideración' sounds much more professional than just saying 'pensar en' (think about).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: consideración

Question 1 of 2

If you want to say 'Take it into account,' which phrase should you use?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

considerar(to consider) - verb
considerado(considerate/thoughtful) - adjective
considerable(considerable/significant) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'consideración' and 'atención'?

'Atención' is simply paying focus to something, while 'consideración' implies empathy, respect, or a deeper analytical thought process.

Can I use 'consideración' to mean a high social status?

Yes, in formal Spanish, saying someone is 'de mucha consideración' means they are highly respected or hold an important position.