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considerar

kon-see-deh-RARkonsiðeˈɾaɾ

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

to considerB1Verb

to think about seriously

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to regard asB2Verb

to view or judge as

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to consider, to take into accountAlso: 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 deemAlso: 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

Indicative

Present

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

Imperfect

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

Preterite

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

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

to considerto contemplateto 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
lugaramar
📚 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).