considerando
/kon-see-deh-RAHN-doh/
considering
Depicting the act of considering (thinking about or reflecting on).
considerando(Verb (Gerund))
considering
?thinking about or reflecting on
taking into account
?acknowledging facts or circumstances
,bearing in mind
?remembering facts while deciding
📝 In Action
Están considerando comprar una casa más grande.
A2They are considering buying a bigger house.
Pasó la tarde considerando todas las opciones.
B1He spent the afternoon considering all the options.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming the Gerund
For '-ar' verbs like 'considerar', you remove the '-ar' and add '-ando'. This form is 'invariable,' meaning it always stays the same regardless of who is doing the action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting 'Estar'
Mistake: "Yo considerando un viaje. (I considering a trip.)"
Correction: Yo estoy considerando un viaje. (I am considering a trip.) Remember, in Spanish, you usually need the verb 'estar' (to be) before the gerund to talk about an action happening right now.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use After Prepositions
Unlike English, the gerund form cannot follow a preposition (like 'by' or 'before'). You must use the infinitive form ('considerar') instead. (e.g., 'antes de considerar' - before considering).
Illustrating the adverbial phrase meaning 'given that,' used when introducing a reason (the rain allows the flower to grow).
considerando(Adverbial Phrase)
given that
?introducing a reason
in view of
?formal introduction to a situation
,taking into account
?acknowledging a major factor
📝 In Action
Considerando que es tarde, deberíamos irnos.
B1Given that it is late, we should leave.
Considerando su historial, la oferta parece razonable.
B2Taking into account his record, the offer seems reasonable.
💡 Grammar Points
Starting a Sentence
When used this way, 'considerando' acts like a connector, helping you transition from a fact (the weather, the time) to a consequence or action.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
Using 'Considerando...' at the start of a sentence sounds slightly more formal or thoughtful than simply using 'Porque' (Because).
Visualizing the formal noun meaning of considerando (a recital or introductory statement in a legal document).
considerando(Noun)
recital
?legal/formal document
whereas
?the introductory section of a resolution
,preamble
?stating the reasons
📝 In Action
La resolución comienza con una serie de considerandos.
C1The resolution begins with a series of recitals (or 'whereas' clauses).
El abogado citó un considerando del fallo anterior.
C2The lawyer cited a recital from the previous ruling.
💡 Grammar Points
Used in the Plural
This noun is very often used in its plural form, 'los considerandos', because legal decisions usually have several reasons leading to the final judgment.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clue
If you see 'considerando' preceded by 'el' or 'los', it is almost certainly referring to the formal, legal reason section, not the action of thinking.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: considerando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'considerando' in its formal, legal sense (as a noun)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'considerando' and 'pensando'?
'Pensando' (thinking) is more general, referring to any mental activity. 'Considerando' (considering) implies a more structured process of weighing options, facts, or consequences before making a decision.
Can I use 'considerando' after a preposition like 'por' (by)?
No. In Spanish, prepositions must be followed by the infinitive form of the verb, not the gerund. You must say 'Por considerar...' (By considering...) or 'Antes de considerar...' (Before considering...).