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considero

kon-si-D EH -rokonsiˈðeɾo

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

I consider

Also: I think
VerbA2regular ar
A thoughtful person sitting alone, holding their chin, with a bright lightbulb appearing above their head, symbolizing an emerging opinion.
infinitiveconsiderar
gerundconsiderando
past Participleconsiderado

📝 In Action

Considero que la puntualidad es muy importante.

A2

I consider that punctuality is very important.

Yo considero a mi jefe un buen líder.

B1

I consider my boss a good leader.

Si considero que es necesario, te llamo mañana.

B1

If I consider it necessary, I'll call you tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Considero justo que... – I consider it fair that...
  • Considero importante... – I consider it important...

I take into account

Also: I examine
VerbB1regular ar
A friendly character evaluating two different items, an apple and a book, on a perfectly balanced scale.

📝 In Action

Antes de decidir, considero todos los puntos de vista.

B1

Before deciding, I take all the points of view into account.

Considero seriamente tu propuesta de trabajo.

B2

I am seriously considering your job proposal.

No considero el costo como el factor principal.

B2

I don't consider cost as the main factor.

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🔄 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 / considerase
yoconsiderara / considerase
túconsideraras / considerases
ellos/ellas/ustedesconsideraran / considerasen
nosotrosconsideráramos / considerásemos
vosotrosconsiderarais / consideraseis
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Words that translate to "considero" in Spanish:

i consider→i examine→i think→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: considero

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'considero' to mean 'I am evaluating the options'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *considerare*, which meant 'to look closely at' or 'to observe.' The word has roots in the Latin term *sideris*, meaning 'star,' suggesting the original action might have involved observing the stars for divination or planning.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: considerPortuguese: considero

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'considero' and 'creo'?

'Creo' (I believe) is generally used for simple beliefs or feelings (e.g., 'Creo que va a llover'). 'Considero' (I consider) often implies a more formal judgment, a thoughtful evaluation, or a structured opinion based on observation (e.g., 'Considero esta medida injusta').

Is 'considero' a regular verb?

Yes, 'considero' comes from the verb 'considerar,' which is a fully regular '-ar' verb. This means its endings follow the standard, predictable pattern in all tenses, making it easy to conjugate.