considerar
/kon-see-deh-RAR/
to consider
When you consider (considerar) something, you think about it seriously.
considerar(verb)
to consider
?to think about seriously
,to take into account
?to weigh options
to contemplate
?to think deeply
📝 In Action
Estamos considerando comprar una casa más grande.
B1We are considering buying a bigger house.
Por favor, considera mi propuesta antes de rechazarla.
B1Please, consider my proposal before rejecting it.
No has considerado el factor tiempo en tu plan.
B2You haven't taken the time factor into account in your plan.
💡 Grammar Points
Following 'Considerar'
'Considerar' can be followed directly by another verb in its base form (infinitive), just like in English: 'Consideramos viajar' (We consider traveling/to travel).
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. Opinion
Use this meaning when you are weighing options or thinking about an action. Use the second meaning when you are stating what you think something is.
To regard as (considerar) means to view or judge something in a specific way.
considerar(verb)
to regard as
?to view or judge as
,to deem
?formal way to view something
to look upon as
?to hold a specific opinion
📝 In Action
Mucha gente considera a ese científico un genio.
B2Many people regard that scientist as a genius.
Considero tu decisión un error grave.
C1I deem your decision a serious mistake.
Consideraron el proyecto terminado la semana pasada.
B2They considered the project finished last week.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Considerar' + Adjective
When you use 'considerar' to describe what you think of something, the descriptive word (adjective) must match the gender and number of the thing being described: 'La película es considerada buena' (The movie is considered good).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Como' (As)
Mistake: "Mucha gente considera como a ese científico un genio."
Correction: Mucha gente considera a ese científico un genio. (In Spanish, 'considerar' often doesn't need 'como' when linking the thing and the classification, though it is sometimes used for emphasis.)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: considerar
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'considerar' to express an opinion or judgment?
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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).