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considerar

kon-see-deh-RARkonsiðeˈɾaɾ

“considerar” means “to consider” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to consider, to take into account

Also: to contemplate
VerbB1regular ar
A young person sitting alone on a park bench, focusing intently on a single red apple they hold in their hands, symbolizing deep consideration.
infinitiveconsiderar
gerundconsiderando
past Participleconsiderado

📝 In Action

Estamos considerando comprar una casa más grande.

B1

We are considering buying a bigger house.

Por favor, considera mi propuesta antes de rechazarla.

B1

Please, consider my proposal before rejecting it.

No has considerado el factor tiempo en tu plan.

B2

You haven't taken the time factor into account in your plan.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • considerar seriamente – to seriously consider
  • considerar la posibilidad – to consider the possibility

to regard as, to deem

Also: to look upon as
VerbB2regular ar
A small child pointing excitedly at a plain cardboard box. The box is shining brightly and has a glowing gold star on top, illustrating that the child views the box as a treasure.

📝 In Action

Mucha gente considera a ese científico un genio.

B2

Many people regard that scientist as a genius.

Considero tu decisión un error grave.

C1

I deem your decision a serious mistake.

Consideraron el proyecto terminado la semana pasada.

B2

They considered the project finished last week.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • considerar algo como – to consider something as

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedconsidera
yoconsidero
túconsideras
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsideran
nosotrosconsideramos
vosotrosconsideráis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconsideraba
yoconsideraba
túconsiderabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsideraban
nosotrosconsiderábamos
vosotrosconsiderabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedconsideró
yoconsideré
túconsideraste
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsideraron
nosotrosconsideramos
vosotrosconsiderasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedconsidere
yoconsidere
túconsideres
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsideren
nosotrosconsideremos
vosotrosconsideréis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconsiderara
yoconsiderara
túconsideraras
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsideraran
nosotrosconsideráramos
vosotrosconsiderarais
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Words that translate to "considerar" in Spanish:

to consider→to contemplate→to deem→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: considerar

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'considerar' to express an opinion or judgment?

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👥 Word Family▼
consideración(consideration (noun)) — Noun
considerable(considerable (adjective)) — Adjective
consideradamente(thoughtfully (adverb)) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin *considerare*, which literally meant 'to look closely at the stars' (*con-* meaning 'with' and *sidus* meaning 'star'). The idea evolved from observing the heavens carefully to thinking deeply and evaluating things carefully.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: considerFrench: considérer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use 'considerar' or 'pensar'?

'Pensar' is usually 'to think' or 'to believe' and is broader. 'Considerar' is stronger; it means to 'think about something seriously,' 'weigh the facts,' or 'hold a specific opinion about someone/something.' If you are just thinking, use 'pensar'; if you are evaluating, use 'considerar'.

Does 'considerar' require the special verb form (subjunctive)?

No, generally not. When 'considerar' means 'to believe' or 'to think that something is true,' it is followed by the standard verb form (indicative): 'Yo considero que *es* importante' (I consider that it is important).